Black Fantail

The Black Fantail is a species of bird in the Rhipiduridae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Black Fantail is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

the notable exception being the Black Fantail of New Guinea where the male has all-over black plumage and the female is almost entirely rufous. In a few species, such as the New Zealand Fantail, there exist two colour morphs, the common pied morph and the rarer black morph (which is most common on the South Island). More

The Black Fantail (Rhipidura atra) is a species of bird in the Rhipiduridae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Rhipidura atra. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. Stub icon This Dicruridae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

Pair of Black Fantail Dining Chairs Pair of Black Fantail Dining Chairs Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chair Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chair Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chair Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chair Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chairs Pair of Fan Tail Curved Back Padded Chairs Pair of Wheat Back Side Chairs in Natural Finish Pair of Wheat Back Side Chairs in Natural More

Maori name Pewakawaka, The Black Fantail is more common in the South Island but they are found in the North. A very friendly little native to Aotearoa. Their aerial manoeuvres, all in the pursuit of small insects are fascinating to watch. Also known as a messenger in Maori Mythology. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Rhipiduridae
Genus : Rhipidura
Species : atra
Authority : Salvadori, 1876