Aldabra Drongo
Dicrurus aldabranus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dicrurus-aldabranus"></birdfyi-bird>The Aldabra Drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Aldabra Drongo is a near-threatened drongo weighing about 48 g with a wingspan of 25 cm, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is an agile aerial insectivore that also takes small lizards and invertebrates, and is known for its bold, aggressive behaviour toward larger birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Peso | 47,5 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 15-19 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Dicruridae (Drongos) |
| Genus | Dicrurus |
| Especies | Dicrurus aldabranus |
Distribution
Aldabra Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Dicruridae family