Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura opistherythra |
| Codes | lotfan1, LTFA |
Identification
The Long-tailed Fantail (Rhipidura opistherythra) is a member of the Fantails family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Fantails
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Rhipidura opistherythra
Family: Fantails
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: lotfan1