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LCLeast ConcernInvertebrates
ForestCup nestTiny · 10 g
ForestCup nestTiny · 10 gWhen to see the Rufous-backed Fantail
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Where to see the Rufous-backed Fantail
Regular range
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Rufous-backed Fantail
The rufous-backed fantail is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Easily confused with
Visayan FantailRhipidura albiventrisThe Visayan fantail is a fantail endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Negros, Panay, Guimaras, Masbate and Ticao.
Samoan FantailRhipidura nebulosaThe plumage is mostly dark greyish-brown with white undertail, black tail and light (white or pale smoky) throat.
Cinnamon-tailed FantailRhipidura fuscorufaThe cinnamon-tailed fantail is a fantail restricted to the Banda Sea Islands of Indonesia.
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