Ashy Drongo

Ashy Drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Least Concern
Envergure
27,0 cm
Poids
39,65 g
Famille
Dicruridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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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À propos

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
Envergure 27,0 cm 10.6 in
Poids 39,65 g 1.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Dicruridae (Drongos)
Genus Dicrurus
Espèces Dicrurus leucophaeus

Distribution

Ashy Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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