Mangrove Fantail
NameMangrove Fantail
Common NameMangrove Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura phasiana
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, often with a rufous wash on the rump. It features a prominent white supercilium and a white throat patch, sometimes bordered by a faint dark band. Underparts are whitish, and the long tail is dark brown, often fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'swee-swee' calls, often repeated. It also produces chattering or trilling songs.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the coastal regions of northern Australia, from Western Australia across to Queensland, and also in southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, White throat patch, Long, fanned tail, Grey-brown plumage, Active, acrobatic flight, Mangrove habitat preference
Description
The Mangrove Fantail is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive fanned tail and acrobatic flight. It primarily inhabits mangrove forests, foraging for insects among the foliage.
