Arafura Fantail vs Rufous-backed Fantail
Rhipidura dryas compared with Rhipidura rufidorsa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Arafura Fantail | Rufous-backed Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura dryas | Rhipidura rufidorsa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 8.6 g (0.30 oz) | 9.5 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Arafura Fantail
Least Concern
Rufous-backed Fantail
About These Birds
Arafura Fantail
The Arafura Fantail is a small, active passerine from the Arafura region of northern Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 8.6 grams with a wingspan near 14 cm. Like other fantails, it fans its tail conspicuously while hawking insects in forest understory and woodland margins. Its restless, acrobatic foraging behavior makes it a lively presence in lowland habitats.