Rufous-vented Paradise-Flycatcher
NameRufous-vented Paradise-Flycatcher
Common NameRufous-vented Paradise-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTerpsiphone rufocinerea
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and short crest are glossy blackish-blue, contrasting with a prominent pale blue orbital ring. The upperparts and breast are dark grey, transitioning to a distinctive rufous on the belly, vent, and undertail-coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, churring notes and various whistling calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy blackish-blue head with short crest, Pale blue orbital ring, Dark grey upperparts and breast, Rufous belly and undertail-coverts, Lack of long tail streamers
Description
This medium-sized flycatcher is characterized by its glossy blackish-blue head, grey body, and striking rufous undertail. It actively forages for insects within the mid-canopy and understory of tropical forests.
