Biak Fantail vs Kadavu Fantail
Rhipidura kordensis compared with Rhipidura personata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Fantail | Kadavu Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura kordensis | Rhipidura personata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 11.1 g (0.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Biak Fantail
Near Threatened
Kadavu 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.