Black-and-cinnamon Fantail
Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Fantails and Silktails (Rhipiduridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-and-cinnamon fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea) is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines where it is found in the tropical montane forests above 1,000 meters above sea level. The specific name is derived from Latin niger for 'black', and cinnamomeus for 'cinnamon'.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-and-cinnamon fantail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
