White-winged Fantail
NameWhite-winged Fantail
Common NameWhite-winged Fantail
Scientific NameRhipidura cockerelli
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMostly glossy black plumage with prominent white patches on the wings, formed by white bases to the primary and secondary coverts and tertials. Some subspecies may show a small white post-ocular spot.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy whistles or trills, often ascending or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands and Bougainville (Papua New Guinea), inhabiting tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesAll-dark body plumage, Prominent white wing patches, Small size, Active foraging behavior with fanned tail
Description
A small, active fantail characterized by its entirely dark plumage contrasted with striking white patches on its wings. It typically forages for insects in the forest understory, often fanning its tail while moving.
