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Bismarck Fantail

Rhipidura dahli

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.2 cm
Weight
9.75 g
Family
Rhipiduridae
Order
Passeriformes

The Bismarck Fantail (Rhipidura dahli) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (fantails), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.2 cm and a weight of 9.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Bismarck Fantail is a small, active fantail endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. It has brown and white plumage and continuously fans and spreads its long tail while foraging. It inhabits forest undergrowth and edges, catching insects in quick aerial sallies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.2 cm 5.2 in
Weight 9.75 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Rhipiduridae (Fantails)
Genus Rhipidura
Species Rhipidura dahli

Distribution

Bismarck Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bismarck Fantail endangered?
The Bismarck Fantail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bismarck Fantail?
The Bismarck Fantail has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 9.75 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck Fantail belong to?
The Bismarck Fantail (Rhipidura dahli) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhipiduridae.

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