Kadavu Fantail
Rhipidura personata
The Kadavu Fantail (Rhipidura personata) is a legendary fantails and silktail found only in Fiji, weighing about 36 g. The Kadavu fantail is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae.
About the Kadavu Fantail
The Kadavu fantail is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu archipelago, in southern Fiji. It is closely related to the streaked fantail of the rest of Fiji, and forms a superspecies with the numerous island species of fantail ranging from the Solomon Islands to Samoa.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Kadavu Fantail look like?
- The Kadavu fantail is a species of bird in the fantail family Rhipiduridae.
- How big is a Kadavu Fantail?
- The Kadavu Fantail is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.
- Where can you see a Kadavu Fantail?
- The Kadavu Fantail is endemic to Fiji, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Kadavu Fantail?
- The Kadavu Fantail is most easily confused with the Long-tailed Fantail, the Tawny-backed Fantail and the White-winged Fantail.
- Is the Kadavu Fantail endangered?
- The Kadavu Fantail is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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