Philippine Pied-Fantail
NamePhilippine Pied-Fantail
Common NamePhilippine Pied-Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura nigritorquis
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sooty black, contrasting with clean white underparts. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a distinct black band across its breast. The long tail is black with white outer feathers, frequently fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, chattering or squeaky notes, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of its islands, including Luzon, Mindanao, and the Visayas.
Identifying Featuresblack and white plumage, white supercilium, black breast band, long, fanned tail with white outer feathers, active foraging behavior
Description
The Philippine Pied-Fantail is a small, active passerine known for its distinctive black and white plumage and its habit of constantly fanning its long tail. It is an insectivore, often seen flitting through the undergrowth or open woodlands while foraging.
