Tablas Fantail
NameTablas Fantail
Common NameTablas Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura sauli
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper breast are dark gray to blackish, with a faint pale supercilium. The back, wings, and tail are rufous-brown, with the tail being long and often fanned. The belly is paler, grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is described as a series of high-pitched, thin, and often scratchy or chattering notes, sometimes with a rising inflection.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tablas Island, Romblon province, Philippines.
Identifying Featuresdark head and breast, rufous back, wings, and tail, long, fanned tail, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active fantail is characterized by its dark head and underparts contrasting with a rufous back, wings, and tail. It is an insectivorous bird that constantly fans its tail while foraging in the understory of forests.
