Ashy Drongo

Ashy Drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
27,0 cm
Gewicht
39,65 g
Familie
Dicruridae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 39.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 27,0 cm 10.6 in
Gewicht 39,65 g 1.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: HC.

Gelegegröße

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Dicruridae (Drongos)
Genus Dicrurus
Arten Dicrurus leucophaeus

Distribution

Ashy Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Ashy Drongo endangered?
The Ashy Drongo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Drongo nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Ashy Drongo?
The Ashy Drongo has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 39.65 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Drongo belong to?
The Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.

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