Biak Fantail vs Black Thicket-fantail
Rhipidura kordensis compared with Rhipidura maculipectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Fantail | Black Thicket-fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura kordensis | Rhipidura maculipectus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 18.5 g (0.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Biak Fantail
Least Concern
Black Thicket-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.