Northern Fantail
Rhipidura rufiventris
The Northern Fantail (Rhipidura rufiventris) is a uncommon fantails and silktail found in 4 countries, weighing about 12 g. The northern fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
About the Northern Fantail
The northern fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea, Timor, and northern Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Northern Fantail look like?
- The northern fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.
- How big is a Northern Fantail?
- The Northern Fantail is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Northern Fantail?
- The Northern Fantail occurs in 4 countries, including Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to a Northern Fantail?
- The Northern Fantail is most easily confused with the Philippine Pied Fantail, the White-browed Fantail and the Arafura Fantail.
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