What is the Grey-crested Helmetshrike?

Grey-crested Helmetshrike

Prionops poliolophus

The grey-crested helmetshrike (Prionops poliolophus) is a species of bird in the helmetshrike family Prionopidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.

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Grey-crested Helmetshrike isn't recorded around South Africa

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Babylonstoren

Klapmuts, Simondium

12 birds recorded · Angulate tortoise, Wild olive · Spa, Vineyards

Price on request

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Supports Isibindi Foundation

Price on request

Thonga Beach Lodge

Manguzi

Forest biome · 60 birds recorded · Humpback whale, Southern right whale · Canoeing, Snorkelling

Supports Isibindi Foundation

Price on request

La Clé Lodge & Villas

Franschhoek

Fynbos biome · Cycling

Price on request

Coot Club

Stanford

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 8 birds recorded · White milkwood, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Canoeing

Price on request

Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point

Hazyview

Savanna biome · 1 bird recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Price on request

Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa

Somerset West

Fynbos biome · 1 bird recorded · Vineyards, Wine tasting

Price on request

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 26 birds recorded · Black wildebeest, Bontebok · Horse riding, Hiking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 5,636 per night

Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Giraffe, African elephant · Game drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Hazyview

Savanna biome · 30 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Zululand Conservation Trust

From R 22,680 per night

Franschhoek Country House & Villas

Franschhoek

Fynbos biome · 1 bird recorded · Spa, Mountain biking

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 6,195 per night

Tintswalo at Boulders

Simon's Town, Cape Town

Fynbos biome · 1 bird recorded · Surfing, Scenic drives

Supports Friends of Table Mountain

Price on request

De Hoop Villa

Western Cape

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 185 birds recorded · Bontebok, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Trail running

Price on request

Melkkamer Homestead, De Hoop

Western Cape

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 185 birds recorded · Bontebok, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Trail running

Price on request

De Hoop Opstal

Western Cape

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 185 birds recorded · Bontebok, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Trail running

Price on request

De Hoop in Plett

Plettenberg Bay

Fynbos biome · Southern right whale · Whale watching, Hiking

Price on request

De Mond Villa, De Hoop

Western Cape

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 185 birds recorded · Bontebok, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Trail running

Price on request

Nalu Villa

Camps Bay, Cape Town

Price on request

Singita Ebony Lodge

Mpumalanga

Savanna biome · 42 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Singita Boulders Lodge

Mpumalanga

Savanna biome · 43 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Singita Lebombo Villa

Mpumalanga

Savanna biome

Price on request

Singita Sweni Lodge

Mpumalanga

Savanna biome · 53 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Singita Castleton

Mpumalanga

Savanna biome · Yoga

Price on request

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Grey-crested Helmetshrike

Grey-crested Helmetshrike isn't recorded around South Africa

Places to stay

Babylonstoren

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge

La Clé Lodge & Villas

Coot Club

Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point

Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Maninghi Lodge

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Franschhoek Country House & Villas

Tintswalo at Boulders

De Hoop Villa

Melkkamer Homestead, De Hoop

De Hoop Opstal

De Hoop in Plett

De Mond Villa, De Hoop

Nalu Villa

Singita Ebony Lodge

Singita Boulders Lodge

Singita Lebombo Villa

Singita Sweni Lodge

Singita Castleton

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