Andaman Drongo vs Ashy Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis compared with Dicrurus leucophaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Drongo | Ashy Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus andamanensis | Dicrurus leucophaeus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 39.65 g (1.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andaman Drongo
Least Concern
Ashy Drongo
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.
Ashy Drongo
The Ashy Drongo is a medium-sized bird found across South and Southeast Asia, inhabiting forests and forest edges. Weighing about 40g with a wingspan of 27cm, its uniform grey plumage and forked tail are characteristic of the drongo family. It is an aggressive aerial insectivore that frequently mimics other bird calls.