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Rhipiduridae

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Scientific name
  
Rhipiduridae

Higher classification
  
Songbirds

Order
  
Passerine

Suborder
  
Passeri

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Family

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Lower classifications
  
Fantail, Willie wagtail

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
  • References

    Rhipiduridae Wikipedia