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Dimorphic Fantail

Dimorphic Fantail

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The Dimorphic Fantail is a fascinating fantail species endemic to New Guinea, known for its distinct color morphs. One morph is entirely rufous, while the other is black and white.
Where to spot
Endemic to montane forests of New Guinea, typically found in the understory and mid-story.
How to spot
Look for either the uniform rufous or the black and white plumage. Observe its characteristic tail-fanning behavior. Its calls are typically thin, high-pitched notes.
When to spot
Active during daylight, often seen in the early mornings.
File:Rhipidura brachyrhyncha.jpg
File:Rhipidura brachyrhyncha.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Dimorphic Fantail is one of the few bird species where individuals within the same population can be found in dramatically different color forms, yet belong to the same species.
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