About the Rufous-backed Fantail
The rufous-backed fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura rufidorsa |
| Species Codes | rubfan1, RBFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-backed Fantail belong to?
The Rufous-backed Fantail (Rhipidura rufidorsa) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-backed Fantail?
The rufous-backed fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Rufous-backed Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-backed Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
64
Species in Family
5
iNat Observations
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