Arafura Fantail
Rhipidura dryas
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About
The Arafura Fantail is a small, active passerine from the Arafura region of northern Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 8.6 grams with a wingspan near 14 cm. Like other fantails, it fans its tail conspicuously while hawking insects in forest understory and woodland margins. Its restless, acrobatic foraging behavior makes it a lively presence in lowland habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 8.6 g | 0.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Rhipiduridae (Fantails) |
| Genus | Rhipidura |
| Species | Rhipidura dryas |
Distribution
Arafura Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rhipiduridae family