Visayan Blue Fantail

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

Overview

Visayan Blue Fantail (Rhipidura samarensis) is a species of Fantails (Rhipiduridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura samarensis; authority: (Steere, 1890).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Split Visayan Blue Fantail R. samarensis from [Mindanao] Blue Fantail R. superciliaris (Sánchez-González & Moyle 2011).

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