Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestSmall · 17 g
About the Makira Fantail
The Makira fantail or dusky fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Manus FantailRhipidura semirubraThe Manus Fantail is a small, agile bird, measuring approximately 14.5 centimeters in length and weighing about 8.0 grams.
Santa Cruz FantailRhipidura melanolaemaThe Santa Cruz fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae that is endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Peleng FantailRhipidura habibieiThe Peleng fantail is a fantail endemic to the mountainous areas of Peleng island in Indonesia.
Peleng FantailRhipidura habibieiThe Peleng fantail is a fantail endemic to the mountainous areas of Peleng island in Indonesia.
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