Natewa Silktail

Lamprolia klinesmithi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Rhipiduridae

About

The Natewa silktail is a species of bird endemic to Fiji. This beautiful bird looks superficially like a diminutive bird-of-paradise but it is actually closely related to the fantails.

Fun Fact

This beautiful bird looks superficially like a diminutive bird-of-paradise but it is actually closely related to the fantails.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in mature wet rainforests, as well as forest patches, and is also found in human-modified habitats such as logged forests and in plantations near patches of natural forest.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of insects, worms and arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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