Black-backed Forktail vs Spotted Forktail
Enicurus immaculatus compared with Enicurus maculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Forktail | Spotted Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enicurus immaculatus | Enicurus maculatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm (7.0 in) | 20.5 cm (8.1 in) |
| Weight | 27.0 g (0.95 oz) | 41.0 g (1.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Forktail
Least Concern
Spotted Forktail
About These Birds
Black-backed Forktail
The Black-backed Forktail is an elegant, long-tailed bird of rocky mountain streams in the eastern Himalayas through to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia. It has a black back and white underparts with a deeply forked black-and-white tail that it constantly bobs and fans. It forages along fast-flowing streams for aquatic insects, small crustaceans, and fish.