Blue-headed crested flycatcher


The blue-headed crested flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in western and central Africa.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomy and systematics

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.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized: