About the Santa Cruz Fantail
The Santa Cruz Fantail (Rhipidura melanolaema) is a species of bird in the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 64 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sacfan1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura melanolaema |
| Species Codes | sacfan1, SCFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Cruz Fantail belong to?
The Santa Cruz Fantail (Rhipidura melanolaema) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Santa Cruz Fantail?
The Santa Cruz Fantail is a member of the Fantails family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Santa Cruz Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Cruz Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacfan1, or on iNaturalist.