Rhipidura fuliginosa placabilis, New Zealand Fantail. A songbird, ssp. placabilis endemic to North Island. Found in a variety of habitats, including urban parks and gardens. Constantly on the move, hawking for insects in acrobatic flight. Under cold temperatures a flock of fantails will huddle to stay warm. Listen for frequent vocal sounds consisting of a regular “cheep” or a squeaky “tweeta-tweeta-tweeta.”