Red-bellied Paradise Flycatcher

Overview

The red-bellied paradise flycatcher, also known as the black-headed paradise flycatcher, is a medium-sized passerine bird of the family of monarch flycatchers. It is native to intra-tropical forests of Africa.

Identification

• Males are approximately 17 cm long with a black head, a mainly chestnut body, and a tail with streamers nearly twice as long as the body.
• Females and juveniles lack the tail streamers and are a duller brown colour.
• Plumage colouring is somewhat variable across the bird's range.

Habitat

The species is native to the intra-tropical forests of Africa. Its range extends from Senegal, Gambia and west Guinea to east Central African Republic, DR Congo, northeast Angola and northwest Zambia, with populations on Bioko and Annobón islands.

Did you know?

The specific epithet of the scientific name is derived from Latin words meaning 'red-bellied'.