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Tawny-backed Fantail

Tawny-backed Fantail

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The Buru Fantail is a fantail species endemic to Buru Island in Indonesia. It is a small, active forest bird, characterized by its dark plumage and active, agile movements.
Where to spot
Endemic to Buru Island, Indonesia, found in montane and lowland forests.
How to spot
Look for its relatively plain dark grey-brown plumage and observe its characteristic tail-fanning. Listen for its thin, squeaky calls that often give away its presence.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, constantly moving through the understory and mid-story.
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File:Rhipidura superflua - James Eaton - 416865967.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rhipidura superflua - James Eaton - 416865967 (cropped).jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Buru Fantail is sometimes found in mixed-species foraging flocks, demonstrating its social nature while hunting for insects.
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