Philippine Pied Fantail
A species of Fantails Scientific name : Rhipidura nigritorquis Genus : Fantails
Philippine Pied Fantail, A species of Fantails
Botanical name: Rhipidura nigritorquis
Genus: Fantails
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Philippine pied fantail (Rhipidura nigritorquis) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Malaysian pied fantail. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Philippine Pied Fantail primarily consumes insects, catching them mid-air or foraging actively, sometimes on the ground. It may join mixed-species flocks and follow larger animals to capitalize on disturbed insects. No unique dietary adaptations noted.
Habitat
The philippine Pied Fantail thrives in diverse wooded environments typically including lowland woodlands, bamboo groves, mangroves, scrublands, and swampy forests. It is also adaptable to human-altered landscapes such as parks, gardens, and plantations. Commonly found in the lowlands, this species is often associated with areas in close proximity to water bodies.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Fantails Genus
Fantails Species
Philippine Pied Fantail 
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