Micronesian Rufous Fantail

Overview

Micronesian Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura versicolor) is a species of Fantails (Rhipiduridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura versicolor; authority: Hartlaub & Finsch, 1872.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Micronesian Rufous Fantail Rhipidura versicolor (including uraniae, saipanensis, and mariae) is split from the Rufous Fantail species complex on the basis of deep genetic divergence (only saipanensis examined) supported by differences in plumage and voice (Klicka et al. 2023; WGAC).