About the Northern Fantail
The northern fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea, Timor, and northern Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura rufiventris |
| Species Codes | norfan1, NOFA, NFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Fantail belong to?
The Northern Fantail (Rhipidura rufiventris) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Fantail?
The northern fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea, Timor, and northern Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Northern Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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