White-winged Fantail
Rhipidura cockerelli
The White-winged Fantail (Rhipidura cockerelli) is a legendary fantails and silktail found in 2 countries, weighing about 18 g. The white-winged fantail or Cockerell's fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
About the White-winged Fantail
The white-winged fantail or Cockerell's fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in the Solomon Islands apart from the island of Malaita in the southeast of the archipelago. The white-gorgeted fantail was formerly considered as a subspecies.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, June, July, September, October, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-winged Fantail look like?
- The white-winged fantail or Cockerell's fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
- How big is a White-winged Fantail?
- The White-winged Fantail is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a White-winged Fantail?
- The White-winged Fantail occurs in 2 countries, including the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a White-winged Fantail?
- The White-winged Fantail is most easily confused with the Long-tailed Fantail, the Kadavu Fantail and the Tawny-backed Fantail.
- Is the White-winged Fantail endangered?
- The White-winged Fantail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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