About the Spot-breasted Fantail
The white-spotted fantail or spot-breasted fantail is a small passerine bird. It is found in forest, scrub and cultivation in southern and central India. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the white-throated fantail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura albogularis |
| Species Codes | spbfan1, SBFA, WSFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-breasted Fantail belong to?
The Spot-breasted Fantail (Rhipidura albogularis) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spot-breasted Fantail?
The white-spotted fantail or spot-breasted fantail is a small passerine bird. It is found in forest, scrub and cultivation in southern and central India. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the white-throated fantail....
Where can I report a Spot-breasted Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-breasted Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spbfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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