White-browed Fantail vs Biak Fantail
Rhipidura aureola compared with Rhipidura kordensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-browed Fantail | Biak Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura aureola | Rhipidura kordensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.5 cm (6.5 in) | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-browed Fantail
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.