Spot-breasted Fantail
NameSpot-breasted Fantail
Common NameSpot-breasted Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura rufogularis
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsDark sooty-grey upperparts, a prominent white supercilium, and a white throat. A dark band with white spots crosses the breast, separating the white throat from the whitish belly. The tail is dark with white outer feathers, often fanned.
Vocalization / CallA series of high-pitched, often squeaky or chattering notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, Dark sooty-grey upperparts, White throat, Dark spotted breast band, Fanned tail with white outer feathers, Active, agile flight
Description
A small, active fantail with dark sooty-grey upperparts, a white supercilium, and a white throat. It is characterized by a distinctive dark, spotted breast band and an often-fanned tail. This agile insectivore is typically found in the understory of tropical forests.
