Aldabra Drongo vs Balicassiao
Dicrurus aldabranus compared with Dicrurus balicassius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Drongo | Balicassiao |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus aldabranus | Dicrurus balicassius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) | 71.775 g (2.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Aldabra Drongo
Least Concern
Balicassiao
About These Birds
Aldabra Drongo
The Aldabra Drongo is a near-threatened drongo weighing about 48 g with a wingspan of 25 cm, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is an agile aerial insectivore that also takes small lizards and invertebrates, and is known for its bold, aggressive behaviour toward larger 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.