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 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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 edit
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 edit
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)
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rennell Fantail". Ebird.: photos, description and range map
- ^ Tvardikova K. (2022). "Rhipidura drownei Gould, 1843". New Guinea Birds online. Retrieved 2022-02-24.