African Blue Flycatcher
NameAfrican Blue Flycatcher
Common NameAfrican Blue Flycatcher
Scientific NameElminia longicauda
FamilyStenostiridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright sky-blue, with a slightly darker, shaggy crest on the head. It features a small black bill and a black mask around the eyes. The belly is whitish, contrasting with the blue upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' song, often delivered rapidly. It also produces soft trills and chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across West and Central Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying Featuresbright blue plumage, shaggy crest, black mask around eyes, long tail, white belly
Description
A small, strikingly vibrant blue bird with a distinctive shaggy crest and a relatively long tail. It is an active insectivore, often observed flitting through the forest canopy and understory, catching insects in mid-air.
