About the Bougainville Fantail
The Bougainville fantail, formerly the brown fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic of Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Guadalcanal fantail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura drownei |
| Species Codes | brnfan1, BOFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bougainville Fantail belong to?
The Bougainville Fantail (Rhipidura drownei) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bougainville Fantail?
The Bougainville fantail, formerly the brown fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic of Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Guadalcanal fantail....
Where can I report a Bougainville Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Bougainville Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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