Philippine pied fantail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Rhipiduridae
Genus: Rhipidura
Species:
R. nigritorquis
Binomial name
Rhipidura nigritorquis
Vigors, 1831

The Philippine pied fantail (Rhipidura nigritorquis) is a medieum-size species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae endemic to the Philippines. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Malaysian pied fantail.

On a nest

Description

This bird is of moderate size and has a long tail. It is commonly found in wooded areas and open spaces in lowland regions. Its upper body is a sooty gray color, while its underbody is white. It features a black band on its chest and a black face, with a distinct white throat and brow. It frequently moves its tail from side to side, displaying its white tips. The bird's song is composed of diverse, somewhat unmusical, and scratchy whistled phrases.[1]

Taxonomy

Other names by which this bird is referred to are Maria Capra (Philippines),[2] and tarerekoy (Visayas, Philippines).[3]

Distribution and habitat

The Philippine pied fantail is endemic throughout the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Relationship with other birds

It is common to the Philippines, mostly in the Mindanao and raises its tail to attract females. They are mostly black and white in color and normal in shape. It flies together/commonly with Eurasian tree sparrows and chestnut munias.

References

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  1. ↑ "Philippine Pied Fantail - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ↑ Birds of Makati, Blog
  3. ↑ Kennedy, Robert S. A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines


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