RarityFairly Common
Height17 cm
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"The tail-fanning behaviour helps flush insects out of foliage for easier capture."
Field Guide
Arafura Fantail
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The Arafura Fantail is a small, agile songbird native to northern Australia and nearby regions. Known for its constant tail-fanning behaviour, this bird is often found in dense coastal habitats where its lively movements and distinctive calls make it a favourite among birdwatchers.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Arafura Fantail has been recorded.
- Berry Springs Nature ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 2 species · 3 sightings · seen 3 days ago
- KarumbaKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 2 species · seen 13 days ago
- AlyangulaKey spotNorthern Territory
- Corroboree BillabongKey spotNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 93 days ago
- Flat RockKey spotNorthern Territory
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