Andaman Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis
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Least Concern
Envergure
26,0 cm
Poids
50,5 g
Famille
Dicruridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Poids | 50,5 g | 1.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Dicruridae (Drongos) |
| Genus | Dicrurus |
| Espèces | Dicrurus andamanensis |
Distribution
Andaman Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Andaman Drongo endangered?
The Andaman Drongo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andaman Drongo nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Andaman Drongo?
The Andaman Drongo has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Drongo belong to?
The Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.
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