White-bellied Fantail
NameWhite-bellied Fantail
Common NameWhite-bellied Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura euryura
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis fantail has dark sooty-grey upperparts, head, and breast, contrasting sharply with a clean white belly and undertail coverts. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and white outer tail feathers that are visible when the tail is fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and often squeaky notes, sometimes described as a 'twee-twee-twee' or a chattering call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-bellied Fantail is endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in various forest types, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-grey upperparts, White belly and undertail coverts, Prominent white supercilium, White outer tail feathers, Active, fanning tail behavior
Description
The White-bellied Fantail is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive fanned tail and agile flight. It typically inhabits dense forest undergrowth, constantly flitting and foraging for insects.
