About the Long-tailed Fantail
The long-tailed fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the Tanimbar Islands, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura opistherythra |
| Species Codes | lotfan1, LTFA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Fantail belong to?
The Long-tailed Fantail (Rhipidura opistherythra) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Long-tailed Fantail?
The Long-tailed Fantail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Fantail?
The long-tailed fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the Tanimbar Islands, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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