Biak Fantail vs Long-tailed Fantail
Rhipidura kordensis compared with Rhipidura opistherythra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Fantail | Long-tailed Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura kordensis | Rhipidura opistherythra |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 15.0 g (0.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Biak Fantail
Near Threatened
Long-tailed 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.