EBird describes the Chestnut-tailed jungle flycatcher species complex as "Glossy drongo of the eastern Visayas and Mindanao.

A vocal inhabitant of forested habitats, often foraging actively from exposed perches, sometimes in pairs or small groups.

Vibrant song consists of clicks, whistles, warbles, harsh grating notes, and mimicry.

A nest made of plant fibers found in March contained 3 whitish eggs with reddish brown spots.

[3] It is found in tropical moist lowland forestup to 1,500 meters above sea level IUCN has assessed this bird as least-concern species but populations are decreasing due to deforestation.