Grey Fantail

(Rhipidura albiscapa)

“The grey fantail is a small insectivorous bird. It is a common fantail found in Australia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The species is considered by many to be conspecific with the New Zealand fantail; however, differences in its calls lead some authorities to treat it as a separate species.” – Wikipedia

“Small songbird with long, pale-tipped tail, tiny, thin bill. Grey above, pale below, with narrow pale wingbars and a thin black border between white throat and chest. Frequently cocks and fans tail. Subspecies vary in upperparts tone and extent of white in the tail. Inhabits wide range of habitats, very active in foraging, and rarely perches in the same place for long.” – eBird

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