About the Blue-headed Fantail
The blue-headed fantail is a fantail endemic to the northern Philippines where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the Tablas fantail and Visayan fantail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura cyaniceps |
| Species Codes | blhfan1, BHFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Fantail belong to?
The Blue-headed Fantail (Rhipidura cyaniceps) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Fantail?
The blue-headed fantail is a fantail endemic to the northern Philippines where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Catanduanes. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the Tablas fantail and Visayan fantail....
Where can I report a Blue-headed Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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