Rennell Fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana) | Photos, Calls and ID

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestTiny · 15 g

Rennell Fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana), photo 1 — Photo: (c) Mark O'Brien, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mark O'Brien · cc-by

Rennell Fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana), photo 2 — Photo: Mark O'Brien · CC BY 4.0

Rennell Fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana), photo 3 — Photo: Mark O'Brien · CC BY 4.0

About the Rennell Fantail

The Rennell fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Rennell Island.

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ID tip

The plumage is mostly mouse-brown, while the color of throat is somewhat paler. There is a reddish stripe on the wing. The long tail, which the bird often spreads, is with a pale fringe. Avoids open spaces, preferring forest (mostly virgin ones). This is the only fantail on Rennell Island. The usual sound is piercing and squeaky.

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Where it lives

Regular range

Solomon Islands

When to see it

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Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Pohnpei FantailRhipidura kubaryiThe Pohnpei fantail is a fantail, known as the Likepsir in Pohnpeian, which is endemic to the Pacific island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. Bougainville FantailRhipidura drowneiIt is a small bird from 9-10 up to 14 cm long) dark bird with a long tail, which it often spreads like a fan.

Tablas FantailRhipidura sauliThe Tablas fantail is a fantail endemic to the Philippines on Tablas Island.

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