Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus dicruroides

Least Concern

翼開長

27.2 cm

体重

34.96666666666667 g

科

Cuculidae

目

Cuculiformes

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について

Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus dicruroides) — 25–28 cm. Glossy black with forked tail; resembles drongo closely; fine white barring on vent. Found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite; mimics drongos to approach host nests. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	27.2 cm	10.7 in
体重	34.96666666666667 g	1.23 oz

識別

羽毛

Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo: glossy black; deeply forked tail; drongo mimic; pale tail base; red eye; southeast Asian species

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

保全状況

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: NO.

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, far-carrying call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes given from tall forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
科	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Surniculus
種	Surniculus dicruroides

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よくある質問

Is the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo endangered?

The Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO.

What does the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo sound like?

Loud, far-carrying call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes given from tall forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo?

The Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 34.96666666666667 g.

What order and family does the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo belong to?

The Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus dicruroides) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.