White-throated Fantail
NameWhite-throated Fantail
Common NameWhite-throated Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura albicollis
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark sooty-brown to blackish plumage with a prominent white throat patch and a distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe). The long tail is often fanned, revealing white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, high-pitched, musical song often described as a sweet, tinkling, or whistling series of notes, along with sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging from India, Nepal, and Bhutan eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of southern China and Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat patch, White supercilium, Dark sooty plumage, Long, fanned tail with white outer tips, Active, acrobatic flight
Description
This small, active fantail is characterized by its dark sooty plumage, prominent white throat, and distinct white supercilium. It is known for its acrobatic flight and constant fanning of its long tail while foraging for insects in the undergrowth.
