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 Kinabalu Park
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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 Kinabalu Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Fantail sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Fantail in Kinabalu Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Fantail in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.