About the Louisiade Fantail
The Louisiade fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the D'Entrecasteaux Islands and the Louisiade Archipelago to the east of New Guinea. This species 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 louisiadensis |
| Species Codes | ruffan4, RUFA, LOFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Louisiade Fantail belong to?
The Louisiade Fantail (Rhipidura louisiadensis) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Louisiade Fantail?
The Louisiade fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the D'Entrecasteaux Islands and the Louisiade Archipelago to the east of New Guinea. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Australian rufous fantail....
Where can I report a Louisiade Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Louisiade Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruffan4, or on iNaturalist.