This fantail has black-and-white plumage and fans its tail as it moves. It is found in mangroves, coastal scrub, and riverside habitats.
The upperparts are black, while the throat and belly are white, separated by a black band across the chest. The fan-shaped black tail has white tips.
It fans its tail while moving and also uses coastal scrub and riverside habitats.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.