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White-bellied Thicket-Fantail

White-bellied Thicket-Fantail

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The White-breasted Fantail is a common and active fantail species found in New Guinea. It is distinguished by its dark upperparts and a clear, contrasting white breast and belly.
Where to spot
Widespread in New Guinea, inhabiting lowland and hill forests, forest edges, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its dark upperparts, white throat, and clean white breast. Observe its constant tail-fanning and quick, agile movements. Listen for its high-pitched, often scratchy or churring calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly responsive to calls in the morning.
File:Rhipidura leucothorax - The Birds of New Guinea (cropped).jpg
File:Rhipidura leucothorax - The Birds of New Guinea (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like many fantails, the White-breasted Fantail has an erratic, acrobatic flight, constantly darting and turning to snatch insects in mid-air.
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