Biak Fantail vs Rufous-backed Fantail
Rhipidura kordensis compared with Rhipidura rufidorsa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Fantail | Rufous-backed Fantail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipidura kordensis | Rhipidura rufidorsa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Rhipiduridae | Rhipiduridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 9.5 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Biak Fantail
Least Concern
Rufous-backed 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.