Northern Fantail

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura rufiventris; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Northern Fantail likely represents a complex of species throughout Indonesia and Australasia which are split by Eaton et al. (2021) and HBW/BirdLife based upon pronounced vocal and plumage differences.

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