Identification
A fairly small, long-tailed bird of forest midstory from the lowlands to the lower mountains. Rufous belly, gray upperparts and crown, white facial markings and dotted wing bars. Forages actively like other fantails, with tail cocked, fanned, wings drooped and often switching from side to side. Often joins mixed flocks. Similar to Northern and Friendly Fantails, but Chestnut-bellied has rufous underparts. It is usually found at lower elevations than Friendly. Song, a long, descending, quavering note.