Ashy Drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
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Least Concern
Envergure
27,0 cm
Poids
39,65 g
Famille
Dicruridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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