Gilolo Fantail

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Gilolo Fantail (<em>Rhipidura torrida</em>) is a species of Fantails (<em>Rhipiduridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) is a species of Fantails (Rhipiduridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura torrida; authority: Wallace, 1865.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Gilolo Fantail Rhipidura torrida is split from R. rufifrons based on plumage and voice supported by deep genetic divergence (Eaton et al. 2021; Klicka et al. 2023; WGAC).

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