Black Fantail

Rhipidura atra

Least Concern

The Black Fantail is an active fantail of New Guinea and nearby islands. It fans and flicks its tail while moving through forest, scrub, mangroves, or gardens, flushing insects and catching them in quick looping flights. Many follow mixed flocks or forage boldly near people.

Family

Rhipiduridae

Group

Fantails

Range

Black Fantail Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Guinea and nearby islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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