Sulawesi Fantail
NameSulawesi Fantail
Common NameSulawesi Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura teysmanni
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, with a slightly darker crown. The most striking feature is its prominent rufous (reddish-brown) tail. It has a white throat patch bordered below by a narrow, dark breast band. The underparts are buffy-brown, and it possesses a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, squeaky notes, which often accelerate into a trill or warble.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous tail, White throat patch, Dark breast band, Pale eye-ring, Small size, Active tail-fanning behavior
Description
The Sulawesi Fantail is a small, active passerine bird endemic to Sulawesi, known for its distinctive rufous tail and constant tail-fanning behavior. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of forests, often making short, erratic flights.
