Sunda Pied Fantail

Rhipidura teysmanni

The Sunda Pied Fantail (Rhipidura teysmanni) is a small passerine bird found in the Sunda region of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its black and white plumage, with a distinctive fan-shaped tail. This species is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often catching insects on the wing. It typically inhabits lowland forests, secondary growth, and forest edges. The Sunda Pied Fantail is an insectivorous species, foraging for small insects and invertebrates in the forest canopy. Although not currently assessed by the IUCN, this species may face threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Lowland forests, secondary growth, forest edges