Black-and-cinnamon Fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea)
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Black-and-cinnamon Fantail

Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea Hartert, EJO, 1903

13 gWeight

The black-and-cinnamon fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea) is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-and-cinnamon Fantail has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines243 records
  2. Lake HolonPhilippines207 records
  3. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines196 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines185 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines109 records
  3. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines26 records
  4. Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines1 record
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-and-cinnamon fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea) is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines where it is found in the tropical montane forests above 1,000 meters above sea level. The specific name is derived from Latin niger for 'black', and cinnamomeus for 'cinnamon'.

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Questions

How big is the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail?

The Black-and-cinnamon Fantail weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail as Least Concern.

What does the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail in?

It belongs to the family Fantails (Rhipiduridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
75 mm
Tail
80 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Fantails Rhipiduridae
Genus
Rhipidura

Other birds in the genus Rhipidura

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Black-and-cinnamon Fantail

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