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Balicassiao
Dicrurus balicassius
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
27.6 cm
वजन
71.775 g
कुल
Dicruridae
गण
Passeriformes
के बारे में
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 27.6 cm | 10.9 in |
| वजन | 71.775 g | 2.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP.
अंडों की संख्या
3
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| कुल | Dicruridae (Drongos) |
| Genus | Dicrurus |
| प्रजातियां | Dicrurus balicassius |
Distribution
Balicassiao has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Balicassiao endangered?
The Balicassiao has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Balicassiao nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Balicassiao?
The Balicassiao has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 71.775 g.
What order and family does the Balicassiao belong to?
The Balicassiao (Dicrurus balicassius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.
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