Balicassiao vs Short-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus balicassius comparado com Dicrurus striatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Balicassiao | Short-tailed Drongo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Dicrurus balicassius | Dicrurus striatus |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Dicruridae | Dicruridae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 27,6 cm (10.9 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 71,775 g (2.53 oz) | 79,2 g (2.79 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Balicassiao
Least Concern
Short-tailed Drongo
About These Birds
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.