Streaked Fantail
A species of Fantails Scientific name : Rhipidura verreauxi Genus : Fantails
Streaked Fantail, A species of Fantails
Botanical name: Rhipidura verreauxi
Genus: Fantails
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Description
The streaked fantail (Rhipidura verreauxi) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. Rhipidura verreauxi has precedence over Rhipidura spilodera (Dickinson & Watling 2006). It is found in Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Streaked Fantail predominantly consume insects, captured primarily through short sallies from perches within the lower canopy or underbrush, often returning to the same perch. Notably, streaked Fantail partake in mixed-species foraging groups, attesting to their social feeding behavior.
Habitat
The streaked Fantail is primarily associated with forest habitats, including interior forest regions and edges, as well as thickets. It shows a preference for shaded environments and is frequently found utilizing areas with dense foliage. While occasionally venturing into gardens, it typically steers clear of open, unsheltered spaces. The bird is most commonly encountered within montane forests across broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perching birds Family
Fantails Genus
Fantails Species
Streaked Fantail 
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