Micronesian Rufous Fantail
NameMicronesian Rufous Fantail
Common NameMicronesian Rufous Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura rufifrons
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-orange crown and rump, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. The throat is white, followed by a black breast band speckled with white, and a whitish belly. The fanned tail is rufous at the base, transitioning to dark brown with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a varied repertoire of high-pitched, musical, and often chattering or squeaky calls, sometimes described as a sweet, undulating song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across various islands in Micronesia, including Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Yap, inhabiting dense forest and secondary growth.
Identifying Featuresfanned tail, rufous crown, white supercilium, black breast band with white spots, agile flight
Description
This small, active fantail is characterized by its constantly fanned tail and agile movements through dense vegetation. It primarily forages for insects, often performing aerial acrobatics to catch prey in flight.
