About the Australian Rufous Fantail
The Australian rufous fantail is a small passerine bird, most commonly known also as the black-breasted rufous-fantail or rufous-fronted fantail, which can be found in Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura rufifrons |
| Species Codes | ruffan13, RUFA, ARFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Rufous Fantail belong to?
The Australian Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura rufifrons) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Australian Rufous Fantail?
The Australian rufous fantail is a small passerine bird, most commonly known also as the black-breasted rufous-fantail or rufous-fronted fantail, which can be found in Australia....
Where can I report a Australian Rufous Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Rufous Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruffan13, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
64
Species in Family
3,168
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