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Balicassiao

Dicrurus balicassius

Least Concern
Envergadura
27,6 cm
Peso
71,775 g
Família
Dicruridae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Balicassiao (Dicrurus balicassius) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 71.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 27,6 cm 10.9 in
Peso 71,775 g 2.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Dicruridae (Drongos)
Genus Dicrurus
Espécies Dicrurus balicassius

Distribution

Balicassiao has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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