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New Zealand Fantail

Rhipidura fuliginosa

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.9 cm
Weight
7.75 g
Family
Rhipiduridae
Order
Passeriformes

The New Zealand Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (fantails), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.9 cm and a weight of 7.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.9 cm 5.9 in
Weight 7.75 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

New Zealand Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Zealand Fantail endangered?
The New Zealand Fantail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Fantail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.
How big is the New Zealand Fantail?
The New Zealand Fantail has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 7.75 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Fantail belong to?
The New Zealand Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhipiduridae.

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