Spotted Fantail
NameSpotted Fantail
Common NameSpotted Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura perlata
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsDark grey-brown upperparts and head, heavily spotted with white on the crown and breast, creating a scaled appearance. The underparts are paler, and the long, dark tail often shows pale outer feathers when fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, squeaky notes and a characteristic chattering or trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests.
Identifying FeaturesWhite spots on crown and breast, Long, fanned tail, Dark upperparts with pale underparts, Active, acrobatic flight
Description
This small, active bird is characterized by its dark plumage heavily adorned with white spots on the head and breast. It is known for its acrobatic flight and habit of fanning its long tail while foraging for insects in the forest understory.
