White Browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola) सफ़ेद नाचनी

White Browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola) सफ़ेद नाचनी - Birds Around Me 0096

- December 16, 2025

The White-browed Fantail Flycatcher is a lively and charming bird found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Known for its restless movements and fan-shaped tail, it is a delight for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.

White Browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola) सफ़ेद नाचनी
Jabalpur, April 2025

This small flycatcher is easily recognized by its distinctive white eyebrow (supercilium) that meets on the forehead, giving it a striking facial expression. Its plumage is dark brown above with white spots on the wings, while the underparts are whitish. The tail, edged in white, is constantly fanned open and shut, earning the bird its name.

The White-browed Fantail is famous for its energetic and dance-like movements. It flicks its wings and fans its tail repeatedly while darting after insects. This restless activity has earned it local names such as नाचनी चिड़िया (dancing bird). It is an agile hunter, catching insects mid-air or gleaning them from foliage.

This species thrives in forests, gardens, and wooded areas, often near human habitation. It builds small, cup-shaped nests in trees, usually laying three to four pale eggs. Its adaptability makes it a common sight in both rural and urban landscapes.

White Browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola) सफ़ेद नाचनी
Jabalpur, December 2024

The bird’s call is a sweet, musical series of notes, often delivered while it performs its lively tail-fanning display. Its song adds charm to the environment, making it a favorite among bird lovers.

Hindi Name of White Browed Fantail Flycatcher (Rhipidura aureola): सफ़ेद नाचनी

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