Rennell fantail
Species of bird
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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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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Rhipiduridae |
| Genus: | Rhipidura |
| Species: | R. rennelliana |
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| Rhipidura rennelliana Mayr, 1931 | |
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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Description
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
Rennell fantail (R. rennelliana) forms a superspecies with:[3]
- Brown fantail (R. drownei)
- Makira fantail (R. tenebrosa)
- Streaked fantail (R. verreauxi)
- Kadavu fantail (R. personata)
- Samoan fantail (R. nebulosa)