Taveuni Silktail vs Biak Fantail
Lamprolia victoriae compared with Rhipidura kordensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Taveuni Silktail | Biak Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprolia victoriae | Rhipidura kordensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 19.333333333333332 g (0.68 oz) | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Taveuni Silktail
Least Concern
Biak Fantail
About These Birds
Biak Fantail
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.