Australian Rufous Fantail
NameAustralian Rufous Fantail
Common NameRufous Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura rufifrons
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous forehead, back, and rump, contrasting with a dark brown crown and wings. It has a distinctive white throat patch, a black breast band speckled with white, and a pale belly. The fanned tail has rufous central feathers and dark outer feathers tipped with white.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, rapid, squeaky, and often descending trill or series of musical notes, sometimes described as a 'sweet, chattering song'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and parts of Indonesia. It is migratory in some southern parts of its Australian range.
Identifying Featuresrufous back and rump, fanned tail with rufous central feathers, white throat patch, black breast band with white spots, active, acrobatic flight
Description
The Rufous Fantail is a small, highly active bird known for its acrobatic flight and constantly fanned tail. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth of forests, darting and twisting with remarkable agility.
