The Rennell fantail ( Rhipidura rennelliana) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
It is Endemism to Rennell Island (Solomon Islands).
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland .
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.
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Taxonomy
Rennell fantail (
R. rennelliana) forms a
superspecies with:
