Rhipidura rufifrons
(Rufous fantail)
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FAMILY |
Dicruridae |
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Species |
Rhipidura rufifrons |
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Common name |
Rufous fantail |
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Main colour(s) |
Grey-brown and red-brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Rufous eyebrow and on rump and base of tail, size 15-16 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This bird is likely to be found close to the ground in shaded areas along creek areas. The body is grey brown with red brown or rufous patches on the eyebrow the rump and base of tail, the throat is white as are the underparts. The tail is waved both up and down and side to side. Legs and feet black, eyes black, bill black.
