About the Bougainville Fantail
The Bougainville Fantail (Rhipidura drownei) is a species of bird in the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 64 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code brnfan1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura drownei |
| Species Codes | brnfan1, BOFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bougainville Fantail belong to?
The Bougainville Fantail (Rhipidura drownei) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bougainville Fantail?
The Bougainville Fantail is a member of the Fantails family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bougainville Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Bougainville Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnfan1, or on iNaturalist.