Biak Fantail

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura kordensis; authority: Meyer, AB, 1874.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Rhipidura kordensis is split from Rhipidura rufiventris on the basis of vocal and plumage differences (Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife).

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