Aldabra Drongo vs Andaman Drongo
Dicrurus aldabranus compared with Dicrurus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Drongo | Andaman Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus aldabranus | Dicrurus andamanensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Aldabra Drongo
Least Concern
Andaman Drongo
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.
Andaman Drongo
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.