Least ConcernUncommonInvertebratesWoodlandCup nestTiny · 13 g
About the Sunda Pied Fantail
The Sunda pied fantail, also known as the Malaysian pied fantail, is a species of bird in the fantail family. It is locally referred to as murai gila, literally "crazy thrush" in the Malay language. It was previously considered conspecific with the Philippine pied fantail.
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What the Sunda Pied Fantail sounds like
Recording: Hamas Fathani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Recording: Pichard Olivier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Australian Rufous FantailRhipidura rufifronsAdults are medium-sized birds, generally ranging from 14.5 cm – 18.5 cm in length, averaging at around 15 cm; their wingspan is between 18 cm – 22.5 cm, averaging at around 21 cm.
White-spotted FantailRhipidura albogularisThe adult white-spotted fantail is about 19 cm (7.5 in) long.
White-throated FantailRhipidura albicollisThe adult white-throated fantail is about 19 cm (7.5 in) long.
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