Coleto
NameColeto
Common NameHelmet Vanga
Scientific NameEuryceros prevostii
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)99
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black body, wings, and tail, contrasted by a bright pink head and nape. A black mask surrounds the eyes, extending to the heavy, hooked black bill. The lower back, rump, and undertail coverts are white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, guttural calls, chattering notes, and whistles. They often produce a series of 'wheet-wheet-wheet' or 'churr-churr' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid primary and secondary rainforests of eastern Madagascar.
Identifying Featureslarge pink head, heavy, hooked black bill, black body with white lower back, endemic to Madagascar
Description
The Coleto is a striking medium-sized bird characterized by its large, helmet-like bill and vibrant plumage. It is endemic to the humid forests of eastern Madagascar, where it forages for insects in the mid-canopy.
