Any of several sociable songbirds of savannah and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa, most of which are characterized by crests and often colourful bills or eye-wattles.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edgar Layard (1824–1900).
Definition of helmet-shrike in US English:
helmet-shrike
noun
Any of several sociable songbirds of savannah and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa, most of which are characterized by crests and often colourful bills or eye-wattles.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edgar Layard (1824–1900).