Makira fantail explained

The Makira fantail or dusky fantail (Rhipidura tenebrosa) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae.It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomy

Makira fantail (R. tenebrosa) forms a superspecies with:^[1]

• Brown fantail (R. drownei)
• Rennell fantail (R. rennelliana)
• Streaked fantail (R. verreauxi)
• Kadavu fantail (R. personata)
• Samoan fantail (R. nebulosa)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tvardikova K. . Rhipidura drownei Gould, 1843 . en . New Guinea Birds online . 2022. 2022-02-24. New Guinea Birds online.