Birds
File:Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea & Basilornis mirandus 1906.jpg

Black-and-cinnamon Fantail

Black-and-cinnamon Fantail

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Black-and-cinnamon Fantail is a striking and distinctive species found in the Philippines. It boasts a unique combination of glossy black upperparts and rich cinnamon underparts.
Where to spot
Endemic to Mindanao Island, Philippines, found in montane and mossy forests.
How to spot
Its unmistakable black and cinnamon plumage is the key identification feature. Look for its active, agile movements as it catches insects in the air. Listen for its simple, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, constantly moving and fanning its tail.
File:Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea & Basilornis mirandus 1906.jpg
File:Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea & Basilornis mirandus 1906.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This fantail's vibrant cinnamon coloration sets it apart from most other fantail species, which are typically grey, brown, or black and white.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Rhipidura nebulosa - Robert Webster - 256912755.jpeg
100

Samoan Fantail

Fantails
File:Rhipidura albolimbata Salvadori, 1874 collected in Papua New Guinea.jpg
100

Friendly Fantail

Fantails
File:Rhipidura leucophrys -Canberra, Australia-8.jpg
100

Willie-wagtail

Fantails
File:Rhipidura diluta - ꦥꦤ꧀ꦗꦶꦒꦸꦱ꧀ꦠꦶꦄꦏ꧀ꦧꦂ - 242796028.jpeg
100

Brown-capped Fantail

Fantails
File:RhipiduraTorridaWolf.jpg
100

Gilolo Fantail

Fantails
File:Rhipidura atra 82239744.jpg
100

Black Fantail

Fantails
File:Rhipidura matthiae.jpg
100

Mussau Fantail

Fantails
100

Peleng Fantail

Fantails
File:Chaetorhynchus papuensis - The Birds of New Guinea.jpg
100

Drongo Fantail

Fantails
100

Rufous-backed Fantail

Fantails