About the Manus Fantail
The Manus fantail is a bird species endemic to the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is a monotypic species, meaning it is the only one of its kind within its genus. Historically, the Manus fantail has been seen on Manus Island itself, but more recently it has been sighted on smaller surrounding islands like Tong, Rambutyo, and others in the San Miguel and Fedarb groups.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura semirubra |
| Species Codes | manfan2, MAFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Manus Fantail belong to?
The Manus Fantail (Rhipidura semirubra) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Manus Fantail?
The Manus fantail is a bird species endemic to the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is a monotypic species, meaning it is the only one of its kind within its genus. Historically, the Manus fantail has been seen on Manus Island itself, but more recently it has been sighted on smaller surroun...
Where can I report a Manus Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Manus Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manfan2, or on iNaturalist.
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