Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Trochocercus Higher classification Trochocercus | Phylum Chordata Family Monarchidae Scientific name Trochocercus nitens Rank Species | |
Similar Bird, Trochocercus, Crested malimbe, Thick‑billed honeyguide, Passerine | ||
The blue-headed crested flycatcher (Trochocercus nitens) 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.
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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:
References
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