Andaman Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.0 cm
Weight
50.5 g
Family
Dicruridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Andaman Drongo is an island-endemic passerine with a 26 cm wingspan, weighing around 50 grams. It inhabits forests and woodland edges of the Andaman Islands. Like other drongos, it is an agile aerial insect hunter with a characteristic forked tail.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 50.5 g | 1.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Dicruridae (Drongos) |
| Genus | Dicrurus |
| Species | Dicrurus andamanensis |
Distribution
Andaman Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Andaman Drongo endangered?
The Andaman Drongo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andaman Drongo nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Andaman Drongo?
The Andaman Drongo has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Drongo belong to?
The Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.
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