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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.
Learn about the endemic New Zealand fantail, a common and confiding bird with a distinctive fanned tail and loud song. Find out its identification, distribution, habitat, breeding, threats and conservation status.
Learn about the fantail, a common and adaptable bird with a friendly call and energetic flying. Find out how to protect it from predators and listen to its song recordings.
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 · Learn 8 facts about the Fantail, a small songbird with a distinctive tail that opens and closes like a fan. Find out how they catch insects, why they are common near people, and what their Maori name means.
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.
