About the Gilolo Fantail
The Gilolo fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands from Halmahera south to the Obi. The English "Gilolo" is an earlier name for Halmahera. The Gilolo fantail was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Australian rufous fantail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura torrida |
| Species Codes | ruffan3, GIFA, RUFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gilolo Fantail belong to?
The Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gilolo Fantail?
The Gilolo fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the northern Maluku Islands from Halmahera south to the Obi. The English \"Gilolo\" is an earlier name for Halmahera. The Gilolo fantail was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Australian rufous fantail....
Where can I report a Gilolo Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Gilolo Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruffan3, or on iNaturalist.
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