White-throated fantail
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary,West Bengal
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-throated fantail
| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern — common and widespread across its range. |
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| Approximate size(adult): | 18–20 cm in length; a medium-sized fantail with a long, constantly fanned tail, dark plumage, and a striking white throat and eyebrow. |
| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species — largely non-migratory. |
| Migrate to: | Does not migrate; may show minor local movements. |
| Breeding season: | Mainly March to August, varying by region. |
| Breed in: | Builds a neat cup-shaped nest on tree branches; clutch usually 2–3 eggs; both parents take part in care. |
| Habitat: | Found in forests, wooded gardens, plantations, scrublands, and shaded areas; often active in the understorey. |
| Diet: | Insectivorous; feeds on flies, moths, beetles, ants, and other small insects, often catching them in mid-air. |