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Gilolo Fantail
Rhipidura torrida
Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) is a member of the Rhipiduridae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Rhipiduridae Fantails
- Genus Rhipidura
- Species torrida
Quick facts
- Family
- Rhipiduridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) is a member of the Rhipiduridae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Halmahera to Obi (n Moluccas).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Gilolo Fantail live?
The Gilolo Fantail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Halmahera to Obi (n Moluccas).
What family does the Gilolo Fantail belong to?
The Gilolo Fantail (Rhipidura torrida) belongs to the Rhipiduridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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