African Crested Flycatcher

Trochocercus cyanomelas

Least Concern

The African Crested Flycatcher is a monarch flycatcher of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, forest edge, rivers, and open country. It hunts insects by sallying from shaded perches, fluttering through forest, mangroves, or island woodland, and many species show long tails, glossy colors, or bold facial patterns used in display.

Family

Monarchidae

Group

Monarch Flycatchers

Range

African Crested Flycatcher Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, forest edge, rivers, and open country

Population

≈ Unknown

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