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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Rhipiduridae

Northern Fantail

Rhipidura rufiventris

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
12 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 63

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 63).

DEF 45

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 45).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: widespread & Eastern Lesser Sundas & Moluccas & New Guinea region & Bismarck Arch. and Northern Australia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
19 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Rhipidura rufiventris tenkatei

    Rote (sw of Timor, e Lesser Sundas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris rufiventris

    Semau (w of Timor) and Timor (e Lesser Sundas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris pallidiceps

    Wetar (e Lesser Sundas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris hoedti

    Romang, Damar, Leti, Moa and Sermata (e of Timor, far e Lesser Sundas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris assimilis

    Tayandu Is. (w of Kai Is.) and Kai Is. (se Moluccas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris finitima

    Watubela Is. (n of Kai Is., se Moluccas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris bouruensis

    Buru (wc Moluccas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris cinerea

    Seram and Ambon (ec Moluccas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris obiensis

    Bisa (n of Obi) and Obi (nc Moluccas)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris vidua

    Kofiau (Raja Ampat Is., nw of New Guinea)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris gularis

    New Guinea and satellites

  • Rhipidura rufiventris nigromentalis

    Louisiade Arch. (e of se New Guinea)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris finschii

    New Britain and satellites Lolobau, Watom and Duke of York Is. (se Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris setosa

    New Ireland, New Hanover (=Lavongai) and Dyaul (=Djaul; ne Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris gigantea

    Lihir and Tabar (n of c New Ireland, ne Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris tangensis

    Boang (Tanga Is., n of e New Ireland, ne Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris niveiventris

    Manus and Rambutyo (to e of Manus; Admiralty Is., nw Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris mussai

    Mussau (St. Matthias Is., Bismarck Arch.)

  • Rhipidura rufiventris isura

    ne WA to ne QLD (n Australia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rhipidura rufiventris

Which family does it belong to?

Fantails, Silktails (Rhipiduridae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: widespread & Eastern Lesser Sundas & Moluccas & New Guinea region & Bismarck Arch. and Northern Australia

Sources & credits

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