Black-and-cinnamon Fantail
Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhipidura-nigrocinnamomea"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-cinnamon Fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (fantails), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black-and-cinnamon Fantail is a distinctive fantail endemic to the montane forests of Mindanao in the Philippines. It has black upperparts and bright cinnamon underparts, making it one of the most colorful fantails. It forages actively in the forest understory and mid-canopy, fanning its tail and catching insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Rhipiduridae (Fantails) |
| Genus | Rhipidura |
| Species | Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea |
Distribution
Black-and-cinnamon Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Rhipiduridae family