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Rhipidura. Vigors & Horsfield, 1827. Type species. Muscicapa flabellifera [1] Gmelin, JF, 1788. Species. Over 50, see text. Fantails are small insectivorous songbirds of the genus Rhipidura in the family Rhipiduridae, native to Australasia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
The New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is a small insectivorous bird, the only species of fantail in New Zealand. It has four subspecies: R. f. fuliginosa in the South Island, R. f. placabilis in the North Island, R. f. penita in the Chatham Islands, and the now-extinct R. f. cervina formerly on Lord Howe Island.
The New Zealand fantail occurs in two colour morphs: pied and black. The adult pied fantail has a greyish head, prominent white eyebrows, brown back and rump, cinnamon breast and belly, white and black bands across the upper breast, and a long black and white tail.
The fantail is one of the few native bird species in New Zealand that has been able to adapt to an environment greatly altered by humans. Originally a bird of open native forests and scrub, it is now also found in exotic plantation forests, in orchards and in gardens.
One of New Zealand’s best-known small endemic songbirds. Widespread throughout New Zealand in a variety of habitats, including urban parks and gardens. Uniquely characterized by a long white and black tail which it constantly flicks around and fans, and which is often the first thing visible.
Jan 18, 2019 · The New Zealand Fantail is a small songbird that is common in forests and parks on the North, South, and Stewart Islands. They are an easily recognized bird both due to the coloration of their tails and their flight pattern.
Fantails are small birds that live in Australia, Asia, and the surrounding islands. There are at least 48 different species of the fantail, all in the genus Rhipidura, and the Rhipiduridae family. They have long tails, which they spread out like a fan to attract a mate.
