Bougainville Fantail

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura drownei; authority: Mayr, 1931.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Brown Fantail Rhipidura drownei to Bougainville Fantail with the split of Guadalcanal Fantail.

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