Details for Fantail

• Fantail

  The Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is a small, agile insectivorous bird native to New Zealand and parts of Australia and New Guinea. It is named for its distinctive fan-shaped tail, which it constantly flits and spreads while foraging. Fantails typically measure about 16 cm (6 inches) in length, including their long tail, and have a greyish-brown back, a white throat, and a rufous breast. They are highly acrobatic fliers, catching insects in mid-air. Fantails are common and adaptable, found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and urban gardens, and are beloved for their lively behavior.

  

  Habitat: The Fantail lives in New-zealand, Australia.