About the Micronesian Rufous Fantail
The Micronesian rufous fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the Mariana Islands and the island of Yap in Micronesia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Australian rufous fantail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura versicolor |
| Species Codes | mirfan1, MRFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Micronesian Rufous Fantail belong to?
The Micronesian Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura versicolor) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Micronesian Rufous Fantail?
The Micronesian rufous fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the Mariana Islands and the island of Yap in Micronesia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Australian rufous fantail....
Where can I report a Micronesian Rufous Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Micronesian Rufous Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mirfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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