About the White-winged Fantail
The white-winged fantail or Cockerell's fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in the Solomon Islands apart from the island of Malaita in the southeast of the archipelago. The white-gorgeted fantail was formerly considered as a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura cockerelli |
| Species Codes | whwfan1, WWFA, WWGF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Fantail belong to?
The White-winged Fantail (Rhipidura cockerelli) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Fantail?
The white-winged fantail or Cockerell's fantail, is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in the Solomon Islands apart from the island of Malaita in the southeast of the archipelago. The white-gorgeted fantail was formerly considered as a subspecies....
Where can I report a White-winged Fantail sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Fantail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwfan1, or on iNaturalist.
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