Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail
Chelidorhynx hypoxantha
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyStenostiridae (Fairy Flycatchers)
- GenusChelidorhynx
- SpeciesChelidorhynx hypoxantha (Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail)
About the Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail
The yellow-bellied fantail (Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus), also known as the yellow-bellied fairy-fantail, is found in the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, and portions of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. It is an altitudinal migrant.
It is about 8 cm (3.1 in) in size. It is yellow below and has a black eye-stripe, white wing-bar and broad black tail tipped white. It used to be placed in the family of the fantails (Rhipiduridae), but DNA analysis has shown it to be a close relative of the fairy flycatcher and it has therefore been transferred to the Stenostiridae, in the revalidated monotypic genus Chelidorhynx.
It often gathers in mixed-species flocks, especially during winter, with leaf-warblers, tits, and black-faced warblers. Image at ADW Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail in Chitwan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 5 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 7 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 9 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail in Chitwan National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail sighting in Chitwan National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail in Chitwan National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail in Chitwan National Park in our monthly data.