Bates's Paradise-Flycatcher
NameBates's Paradise-Flycatcher
Common NameBates's Paradise-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTerpsiphone batesi
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are glossy dark blue to purplish-blue. The back, wings, and tail are rufous (chestnut-brown), contrasting with greyish-white underparts that may have a rufous wash on the flanks. The bill is small and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, churring notes and a rapid, high-pitched 'tseet-tseet-tseet' call, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in west and central Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy dark blue head, Rufous back, wings, and tail, Greyish-white underparts, Relatively long tail, Small, dark bill
Description
A medium-sized passerine bird with a glossy dark blue head and rufous body. It is an active insectivore, often observed foraging in the mid-canopy of tropical forests, catching insects in flight.
