Balicassiao vs Sumatran Drongo
Dicrurus balicassius compared with Dicrurus sumatranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Balicassiao | Sumatran Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicrurus balicassius | Dicrurus sumatranus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) |
| Weight | 71.775 g (2.53 oz) | 50.5 g (1.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Balicassiao
Least Concern
Sumatran Drongo
About These 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.