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Biak Fantail

Rhipidura kordensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,3 cm
Peso
13,0 g
Família
Rhipiduridae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,3 cm 6.4 in
Peso 13,0 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Rhipiduridae (Fantails)
Genus Rhipidura
Espécies Rhipidura kordensis

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Biak Fantail endangered?
The Biak Fantail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Biak Fantail?
The Biak Fantail has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 13.0 g.
What order and family does the Biak Fantail belong to?
The Biak Fantail (Rhipidura kordensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Rhipiduridae.

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