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

Rennell fantail
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Rhipiduridae
Genus: Rhipidura
Species:
R. rennelliana
Binomial name
Rhipidura rennelliana
Mayr, 1931

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Description

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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.[2]

Taxonomy

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Rennell fantail (R. rennelliana) forms a superspecies with:[3]


References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Rhipidura rennelliana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22706865A94094300. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22706865A94094300.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Rennell Fantail". Ebird.: photos, description and range map
  3. ^ Tvardikova K. (2022). "Rhipidura drownei Gould, 1843". New Guinea Birds online. Retrieved 2022-02-24.