Balicassiao vs Short-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus balicassius مقارنةً بـ Dicrurus striatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Balicassiao | Short-tailed Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Dicrurus balicassius | Dicrurus striatus |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| الفصيلة | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 27,6 cm (10.9 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| الوزن | 71,775 g (2.53 oz) | 79,2 g (2.79 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Balicassiao
Least Concern
Short-tailed Drongo
About These Birds
Balicassiao
The Balicassiao is a medium-sized drongo endemic to the Philippines, weighing about 71.775g with a wingspan of 27.6cm. It has glossy black plumage and the deeply forked tail characteristic of drongos, and is named after its loud, melodic call. It forages for insects by aerial sallying and is known to mob larger birds and predators.