Samoan Fantail
A species of Fantails Scientific name : Rhipidura nebulosa Genus : Fantails
Samoan Fantail, A species of Fantails
Botanical name: Rhipidura nebulosa
Genus: Fantails
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Description
The Samoan fantail (Rhipidura nebulosa) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Samoa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Samoan Fantail primarily eats flying insects and some spiders, foraging in lower to middle storeys. It flycatches from perches or shakes its tail to flush out prey, sometimes gleaning.
Habitat
The samoan Fantail typically resides in rainforests, both primary and secondary, as well as areas with dense underbrush. This species is versatile, occupying habitats ranging from the dense vegetation along field edges to human-modified environments such as plantations, gardens, and pastures. Samoan Fantail are found across a spectrum of forest types, including lowland, foothill, and montane forests, within broader tropical 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
Samoan Fantail 
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