Northern Fantail

Rhipidura lepida

The Northern Fantail (Rhipidura lepida) is a small passerine bird found in the northern regions of Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. It is known for its distinctive fan-shaped tail and agile, acrobatic flight. The upperparts are dark grey, while the underparts are white with a black throat and chest band. This species is often found in a variety of forested habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and mangroves, where it forages for insects by constantly flicking its tail and performing aerial sallies. The Northern Fantail is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, with stable populations and no major threats identified.

Habitat: Forested habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and mangroves