About the Pohnpei Fantail
The Pohnpei fantail is a fantail, known as the Likepsir in Pohnpeian, which is endemic to the Pacific island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a bird commonly found in forests and at forest edges. It feeds on insects which it gathers by gleaning amongst foliage or by making short dashes while in the air.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura kubaryi |
| Species Codes | pohfan1, POFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pohnpei Fantail belong to?
The Pohnpei Fantail (Rhipidura kubaryi) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pohnpei Fantail?
The Pohnpei fantail is a fantail, known as the Likepsir in Pohnpeian, which is endemic to the Pacific island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a bird commonly found in forests and at forest edges. It feeds on insects which it gathers by gleaning amongst foliage or by making sho...
Where can I report a Pohnpei Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Pohnpei Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pohfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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