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NTNear ThreatenedEndemicInvertebrates
ForestTiny · 15 g
ForestTiny · 15 gWhen to see the Mussau Fantail
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Where to see the Mussau Fantail
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Mussau Fantail
The Mussau fantail or Matthias fantail, is a fantail which is endemic to Mussau Island in the St. Matthias Islands of Papua New Guinea.
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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.
Peleng FantailRhipidura habibieiThe Peleng fantail is a fantail endemic to the mountainous areas of Peleng island in Indonesia.
Makira FantailRhipidura tenebrosaThe Makira fantail or dusky fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
Peleng FantailRhipidura habibieiThe Peleng fantail is a fantail endemic to the mountainous areas of Peleng island in Indonesia.
Makira FantailRhipidura tenebrosaThe Makira fantail or dusky fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
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