Visayan Blue-Fantail
NameVisayan Blue-Fantail
Common NameVisayan Blue-Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura superciliaris
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a deep blue head, back, and wings, with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe). The throat and breast are white, transitioning to a pale grey or whitish belly. The tail is dark and often fanned.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, reedy, or squeaky notes, often delivered in a descending or trilling series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central Philippines, specifically found on the Visayan islands including Negros, Panay, Cebu, Masbate, Ticao, and Guimaras.
Identifying Featuresblue head and upperparts, white supercilium, white throat and breast, active tail-fanning behavior, small size
Description
A small, active fantail endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its striking blue plumage on the head and upperparts. It frequently fans its tail while foraging for insects in the forest understory, often seen darting through dense vegetation.
