Rennell fantail
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Rhipidura rennelliana

The Rennell fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana ) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.It is endemic to Rennell Island (Solomon Islands).

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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Appearance

The plumage is mostly mouse-brown, while the color of throat is somewhat paler. There is a reddish stripe on the wing. The long tail, which the bird often spreads, is with a pale fringe. Avoids open spaces, preferring forest (mostly virgin ones). This is the only fantail on Rennell Island. The usual sound is piercing and squeaky.

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Rennell fantail habitat map
Rennell fantail habitat map
Rennell fantail
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References

1. Rennell fantail Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rennell_fantail
2. Rennell fantail on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22706865/94094300

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