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Drongo Fantail

Chaetorhynchus papuensis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
papdro1, DRFA

About the Drongo Fantail

The drongo fantail, also known as the pygmy drongo, is a species of passerine bird endemic to the island of New Guinea. It is the only species in the genus Chaetorhynchus. The species was long placed within the drongo family Dicruridae, but it differs from others in that family in having twelve rectrices instead of ten. Molecular analysis also supports moving the species out from the drongo family, instead placing it as a sister species to the silktail of Fiji, and both those species in the fantail family Rhipiduridae.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyFantails (Rhipiduridae)
SpeciesChaetorhynchus papuensis
Species Codespapdro1, DRFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Drongo Fantail belong to?

The Drongo Fantail (Chaetorhynchus papuensis) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Drongo Fantail?

The drongo fantail, also known as the pygmy drongo, is a species of passerine bird endemic to the island of New Guinea. It is the only species in the genus Chaetorhynchus. The species was long placed within the drongo family Dicruridae, but it differs from others in that family in having twelve rect...

Where can I report a Drongo Fantail sighting?

You can log sightings of Drongo Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code papdro1, or on iNaturalist.