The Rennell fantail (Rhipidura rennelliana) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Rennell Island (Solomon Islands).
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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.: photos, description and range map
Taxonomy
Rennell fantail (R. rennelliana) forms a superspecies with: Brown fantail (R. drownei) Makira fantail (R. tenebrosa) Streaked fantail (R. verreauxi) Kadavu fantail (R. personata) Samoan fantail (R. nebulosa)
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