About the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail
The black-and-cinnamon fantail is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines where it is found in the tropical montane forests above 1,000 meters above sea level. The specific name is derived from Latin niger for 'black', and cinnamomeus for 'cinnamon'.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea |
| Species Codes | bacfan1, BACF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail belong to?
The Black-and-cinnamon Fantail (Rhipidura nigrocinnamomea) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-cinnamon Fantail?
The black-and-cinnamon fantail is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines where it is found in the tropical montane forests above 1,000 meters above sea level. The specific name is derived from Latin niger for 'black', and cinn...
Where can I report a Black-and-cinnamon Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-cinnamon Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bacfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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