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Pohnpei fantail (Rhipidura kubaryi) Sokeh's Island, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. Apr 15, 2019 Federated States of Micronesia,Geotagged,Pohnpei fantail,Rhipidura kubaryi,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Pohnpei fantail (Rhipidura kubaryi)

Sokeh's Island, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. Apr 15, 2019

    comments (3)

  1. Beauty! Posted 6 years ago
  2. Wow, gorgeous! The black spots on its chest look like freckles <3 Posted 6 years ago
  3. Thanks! I saw several fantail species on this trip, and this was probably my favorite :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Pohnpei fantail is a fantail which is endemic to the Pacific island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a bird commonly found in forests and at forest edges. It feeds on insects which it gathers by gleaning amongst foliage or by making short dashes while in the air.

It is a small bird with a long, fan-shaped tail which is often fanned or wagged. The plumage is mostly dark grey with a white eyebrow, moustache and tips to the tail feathers. The belly is white and.. more

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jun 23, 2019. Captured Apr 15, 2019 16:12 in Sokehs Mountain Summit Rd, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/7.1
  • 1/128s
  • ISO4000
  • 420mm