Biak Fantail vs Supertramp Fantail

Rhipidura kordensis compared with Rhipidura semicollaris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Biak Fantail Supertramp Fantail
Scientific Name Rhipidura kordensis Rhipidura semicollaris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Rhipiduridae Rhipiduridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 16.3 cm (6.4 in)
Weight 13.0 g (0.46 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Biak Fantail only

None

Supertramp Fantail only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Biak Fantail

Not Evaluated

Supertramp 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.

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