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Black Fantail

Rhipidura atra

Least Concern
Envergure
15,7 cm
Poids
11,4 g
Famille
Rhipiduridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black Fantail (Rhipidura atra) is a bird species in the family Rhipiduridae (fantails), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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À propos

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
Envergure 15,7 cm 6.2 in
Poids 11,4 g 0.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Rhipiduridae (Fantails)
Genus Rhipidura
Espèces Rhipidura atra

Distribution

Black Fantail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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