Andaman Drongo vs Balicassiao
Dicrurus andamanensis compared with Dicrurus balicassius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Drongo | Balicassiao |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus andamanensis | Dicrurus balicassius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 71.775 g (2.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andaman Drongo
Least Concern
Balicassiao
About These 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.
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.