Manus Fantail (Rhipidura semirubra)
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Manus Fantail

Rhipidura semirubra Sclater, PL, 1877

8 gWeight

The Manus fantail (Rhipidura semirubra) is a bird species endemic to the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Manus fantail (Rhipidura semirubra) is a bird species endemic to the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is a monotypic species, meaning it is the only one of its kind within its genus. Historically, the Manus fantail has been seen on Manus Island itself, but more recently it has been sighted on smaller surrounding islands like Tong, Rambutyo, and others in the San Miguel and Fedarb groups.

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Questions

How big is the Manus Fantail?

The Manus Fantail weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Manus Fantail live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: islets of Admiralty Islands (northwestern Bismarck Archipelago; extinct on Manus).

Is the Manus Fantail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Manus Fantail as Least Concern.

What does the Manus Fantail eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Manus Fantail in?

It belongs to the family Fantails (Rhipiduridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
73 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: islets of Admiralty Islands (northwestern Bismarck Archipelago; extinct on Manus)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Fantails Rhipiduridae
Genus
Rhipidura

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Manus Fantail

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