Rufous-backed Fantail
- Score
- 1
- Family
- Rhipiduridae
- Tail Shape
- fanned
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Rufous-backed Fantail is a distinctive member of the Rhipiduridae family, native to the forests of New Guinea and nearby islands. It is prized by observers for its characteristic behavior of spreading its fanned tail while foraging, a unique display that highlights its rich, rusty-brown plumage.
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