Bird · GBIF taxon 7409387
Philippine Pied-Fantail
Rhipidura nigritorquisThe Philippine Pied-Fantail is a black-and-white songbird with a broad tail that repeatedly spreads into a fan. It flicks through low branches and open edges, changing direction sharply while chasing flying insects.
Endemic BirdFanned TailAerial Insectivore
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flies
- Moths
- Beetles
Predators
- Small raptors
- Snakes
- Domestic cats
ThreatsHabitat clearing, pesticide use, free-roaming cats, collisions, and nest disturbance
HabitatsLowland forest, forest edge, mangroves, secondary growth, parks, gardens, and farms
Life spanLikely several years, though precise wild longevity is poorly documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRhipiduridae
- SpeciesRhipidura nigritorquis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe active pairs without playback or following them toward a hidden nest.
Responsible observation
- Tail: Watch for repeated spreading and side-to-side flicking.
- Movement: Follow short looping sallies from low exposed branches.
- Distance: Step back if a pair gives repeated alarm calls.
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