Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher
Trochocercus nitens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMonarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
- GenusTrochocercus (Crested Flycatchers)
- SpeciesTrochocercus nitens (Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher)
About the Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher
The blue-headed crested flycatcher (Trochocercus nitens) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae, native to the African tropical forest. Formerly, some authorities have placed the blue-headed crested flycatcher in the genus Terpsiphone. Alternate names include the blue-headed flycatcher and blue-headed paradise-flycatcher.
Two subspecies are recognized: Upper Guinea blue-headed crested flycatcher (T. n. reichenowi) - Sharpe, 1904: Originally described as a separate species. Found from Guinea to Togo T. n. nitens - Cassin, 1859: Found from Nigeria to southern Sudan, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and northwestern Angola Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher in Semuliki National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher in Semuliki National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 93 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher in Semuliki National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Blue-headed Crested-Flycatcher in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.