Andaman Drongo vs Shining Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis compared with Dicrurus atripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Drongo | Shining Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus andamanensis | Dicrurus atripennis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) | 41.5 g (1.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andaman Drongo
Least Concern
Shining 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.