Chestnut-capped Flycatcher Erythrocercus mccallii

A small, active flycatcher often found in small flocks or mixed-species groups in the understory of forests or patches of trees, constantly calling and moving its tail. Shows a reddish face, cap, and small crest, a buffy throat, and a reddish rump and tail. Shape is reminiscent of African Blue Flycatcher, African Crested-Flycatcher, and related species, but note Chestnut-capped Flycatcher’s distinctive patterning and vocals. Song is a series of short, high-pitched phrases with variable spacing between notes, and the calls are short “tsip” or “seep” notes.