White-gorgeted Fantail
White-gorgeted Fantail (<em>Rhipidura coultasi</em>) is a species of Fantails (<em>Rhipiduridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
White-gorgeted Fantail (Rhipidura coultasi) is a species of Fantails (Rhipiduridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura coultasi; authority: Mayr, 1931.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
White-gorgeted Fantail Rhipidura coultasi is split from Rhipidura cockerelli on the basis of pronounced differences in plumage and vocal differences suggested by the limited material available (Dutson 2011; HBW/BirdLife; WGAC).
