Rhipiduridae
Rhipiduridae | |
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Grey fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Suborder: | Passeri |
Family: | Rhipiduridae Sundevall, 1872 |
Over 40, see text |
The family Rhipiduridae historically has been monotypic with the genus Rhipidura. Recent studies suggest two monotypic genera be added to the family.
Species
- Rhipidura (typical fantails, approx. 40 species)
- Lamprolia silktail
- Chaetorhynchus pygmy drongo