Yellow-bellied Fantail

The Yellow-bellied Fantail, or Yellow-bellied Fairy-fantail, is a diminutive bird, measuring a mere 8 cm in length. It is characterized by its vibrant yellow underparts, a striking black eye-stripe, a conspicuous white wing-bar, and a broad black tail that is tipped with white.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this species, look for the distinctive yellow belly, the black stripe through the eye, and the white edges on the tail. The white wing-bar is also a key feature that can aid in identification.

Habitat

This species is known to inhabit the lush forests of the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Distribution

The Yellow-bellied Fantail has a wide range, extending across the Indian subcontinent, through the Himalayan region, and into Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Behaviour

Observations of the Yellow-bellied Fantail reveal a bird that is active and flits about with grace. Its behavior is typical of fantails, engaging in acrobatic flights.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Yellow-bellied Fantail as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher level of concern.

Taxon identifiers

For those interested in further research or citizen science, the Yellow-bellied Fantail is cataloged under various taxon identifiers, including Wikidata: Q1314703, BirdLife: 22706775, and GBIF: 5844978, among others.