Biak Fantail
Rhipidura kordensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhipidura-kordensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Biak Fantail (Rhipidura kordensis) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (fantails), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.3 cm and a weight of 13 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Biak Fantail is a small, active flycatcher endemic to Biak Island in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia. It has brown and white plumage typical of fantails and fans its long tail continuously while foraging. It inhabits forest undergrowth and edges, catching insects in flight and by gleaning foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 13.0 g | 0.46 oz |
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Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Rhipiduridae (Fantails) |
| Genus | Rhipidura |
| Species | Rhipidura kordensis |
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