Cinnamon-tailed Fantail
NameCinnamon-tailed Fantail
Common NameCinnamon-tailed Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura fuscorufa
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a glossy black head, nape, and upperparts, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat. The breast, belly, flanks, and undertail coverts are a striking cinnamon-rufous, a color that extends to the tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often squeaky or whistling notes, sometimes delivered in a rapid, chattering series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tanimbar Islands, a group of islands in the Maluku province of Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, White throat, Cinnamon-rufous underparts, Cinnamon-rufous tail, Active tail-fanning behavior
Description
The Cinnamon-tailed Fantail is a small, active passerine known for its distinctive black head, white throat, and rich cinnamon-rufous underparts and tail. It frequently fans its tail while foraging for insects in the lower to mid-canopy of forests.
