Sulu Fantail

Rhipidura habibiei

The Sulu Fantail (Rhipidura habibiei) is a small passerine bird found in the Philippines. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a long, elegant tail. This species is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often catching insects in mid-air. The Sulu Fantail is typically found in lowland forests and secondary growth, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. It is a vocal species, often heard singing a melodious and varied song. The conservation status of the Sulu Fantail is currently listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Lowland forests and secondary growth