Andaman Drongo vs Balicassiao

Dicrurus andamanensis comparé à Dicrurus balicassius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Andaman Drongo Balicassiao
Nom scientifique Dicrurus andamanensis Dicrurus balicassius
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Dicruridae Dicruridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 26,0 cm (10.2 in) 27,6 cm (10.9 in)
Poids 50,5 g (1.78 oz) 71,775 g (2.53 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Andaman Drongo only

Aucun(e)

Balicassiao only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Andaman Drongo

Least Concern

Balicassiao

About These Birds

Andaman Drongo

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.

Balicassiao

The Balicassiao is a medium-sized drongo endemic to the Philippines, weighing about 71.775g with a wingspan of 27.6cm. It has glossy black plumage and the deeply forked tail characteristic of drongos, and is named after its loud, melodic call. It forages for insects by aerial sallying and is known to mob larger birds and predators.

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