Visayan Fantail
Rhipidura albiventris
The Visayan Fantail (Rhipidura albiventris) is a legendary fantails and silktail found only in the Philippines, weighing about 13 g. The Visayan fantail is a fantail endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Negros, Panay, Guimaras, Masbate and Ticao.
About the Visayan Fantail
The Visayan fantail is a fantail endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Negros, Panay, Guimaras, Masbate and Ticao. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the blue-headed fantail and the Tablas fantail.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Visayan Fantail look like?
- The Visayan fantail is a fantail endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Negros, Panay, Guimaras, Masbate and Ticao.
- How big is a Visayan Fantail?
- The Visayan Fantail is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Visayan Fantail?
- The Visayan Fantail is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Visayan Fantail?
- The Visayan Fantail is most easily confused with the Brown-capped Fantail, the Rufous-backed Fantail and the Mindanao Blue Fantail.
- Is the Visayan Fantail endangered?
- The Visayan Fantail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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