About the Tawny-backed Fantail
The tawny-backed fantail, also known as the cinnamon-backed fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Buru island in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species occupies an area of larger than 20,000 km2 and has a stable population of above 10,000, and thus is not considered as threatened.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura superflua |
| Species Codes | cibfan1, TBFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-backed Fantail belong to?
The Tawny-backed Fantail (Rhipidura superflua) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tawny-backed Fantail?
The tawny-backed fantail, also known as the cinnamon-backed fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Buru island in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The species occup...
Where can I report a Tawny-backed Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-backed Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cibfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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