- Passeriformes
- Stenostiridae
White-tailed Crested Flycatcher Elminia albonotata
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Identification
Slim, dark member of the fairy flycatcher family. Shows a blackish head, a slight crest, a large white lower belly, and broad white corners to the tail. Found in montane forest. Often in pairs, frequently joining mixed-species feeding flocks. A perky, active bird that never seems to stop moving, often fanning its tail. Separated from other crested-flycatchers by its white tail corners.