Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of White-spotted fantail
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A small, active fantail about 17–20 cm long, including its long, fanned tail. It has a dark brown upper body, white throat and eyebrow, and distinct white spots on the breast and wings, which give it its name. Tail edges are white and often spread in display.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species; does not migrate. Found year-round in its range.
Migrate to:
— (Non-migratory)
Breeding season:
January to June in most parts of India; builds a small cup-shaped nest of fine grass and cobwebs, typically on a tree branch or fork.
Breed in:
Open forests, scrublands, and wooded gardens; prefers areas with scattered trees and shrubs.
Habitat:
Found in dry deciduous forests, secondary growth, plantations, and urban gardens. Often seen wagging and fanning its tail while actively catching insects in flight.
Diet:
Feeds mainly on insects and small arthropods, captured by aerial sallies or gleaning from foliage.
