Spotted Fantail
Rhipidura perlata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyRhipiduridae (Fantails)
- GenusRhipidura (Fantails)
- SpeciesRhipidura perlata (Spotted Fantail)
About the Spotted Fantail
The spotted fantail (Rhipidura perlata) is a species of bird in the family Rhipiduridae. It is found throughout Sumatra, Borneo and the southern Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted Fantail in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Fantail in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Fantail sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 303 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Fantail in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
March has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Fantail in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.