Dusky Crested Flycatcher
NameDusky Crested Flycatcher
Common NameDusky Crested Flycatcher
Scientific NameElminia nigromitrata
FamilyStenostiridae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, including a prominent shaggy crest, is glossy black. The upperparts, throat, and breast are dusky blue-grey, transitioning to a paler greyish-white on the belly. The wings and tail are blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a trilling 'trrr-trrr-trrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying Featuresprominent shaggy black crest, dusky blue-grey body plumage, blackish wings and tail, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active passerine bird is characterized by its distinctive shaggy black crest and dusky blue-grey plumage. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of tropical forests, often flicking its tail while moving through the foliage.
