Chestnut-bellied Fantail
A species of Fantails Scientific name : Rhipidura hyperythra Genus : Fantails
Chestnut-bellied Fantail, A species of Fantails
Botanical name: Rhipidura hyperythra
Genus: Fantails
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Description
The chestnut-bellied fantail (Rhipidura hyperythra) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-bellied Fantail primarily consumes insects, using a combination of flycatching and gleaning techniques across different forest strata. It often forages with mixed-species flocks, favoring the company of certain insectivorous passerines while avoiding others.
Habitat
The chestnut-bellied Fantail is typically found in hill forests at various altitudes, inhabiting areas near hills in the lowlands, with an affinity for environments close to the upper and lower Trans-Fly regions. This species prefers forested landscapes and is succeeded by its relative, R. albolimbata, at higher altitudes within these regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Fantails Genus
Fantails Species
Chestnut-bellied Fantail 
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