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Black Fantail

Rhipidura atra

Least Concern
Envergadura
15,7 cm
Peso
11,4 g
Familia
Rhipiduridae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Black Fantail (Rhipidura atra) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (abanicos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.7 cm and a weight of 11.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black Fantail is a small, entirely jet-black fantail that enthusiastically fans its long tail while foraging. It inhabits montane rainforests of New Guinea, typically at elevations from 1,200 to 2,800 meters, where it is found in forest interior and dense undergrowth. It feeds on insects, catching them by sallying from perches or gleaning from foliage, often in mixed-species bird flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 15,7 cm 6.2 in
Peso 11,4 g 0.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Rhipiduridae (Abanicos)
Genus Rhipidura
Especies Rhipidura atra

Distribution

Black Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black Fantail endangered?
The Black Fantail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Fantail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Fantail?
The Black Fantail has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 11.4 g.
What order and family does the Black Fantail belong to?
The Black Fantail (Rhipidura atra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhipiduridae.

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