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Hair-crested Drongo
Dicrurus hottentottus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
32.0 cm
Weight
86.33333333333333 g
Family
Dicruridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32 cm and a weight of 86.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 86.33333333333333 g | 3.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SA.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Dicruridae (Drongos) |
| Genus | Dicrurus |
| Species | Dicrurus hottentottus |
Distribution
Hair-crested Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hair-crested Drongo endangered?
The Hair-crested Drongo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hair-crested Drongo nest?
Nest type: SA.
How big is the Hair-crested Drongo?
The Hair-crested Drongo has a wingspan of 32.0 cm, weight of 86.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Hair-crested Drongo belong to?
The Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.
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