Rufous-tailed Fantail
A species of Fantails Scientific name : Rhipidura phoenicura Genus : Fantails
Rufous-tailed Fantail, A species of Fantails
Botanical name: Rhipidura phoenicura
Genus: Fantails
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The rufous-tailed fantail (Rhipidura phoenicura) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is endemic to Java in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-tailed Fantail primarily feeds on flying insects like beetles and hymenopterans. Rufous-tailed Fantail forages near the ground and within understorey vegetation, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The rufous-tailed Fantail typically dwells in montane forests known for their dense vegetation, including thickets and bushes. These environments provide the necessary cover and feeding opportunities for the species. Generally, rufous-tailed Fantail are associated with highland forested areas in broader geographical regions with such ecological conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Fantails Genus
Fantails Species
Rufous-tailed Fantail