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Balicassiao

Dicrurus balicassius

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
27,6 cm
Масса
71,775 g
Семейство
Dicruridae
Отряд
Passeriformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 27,6 cm 10.9 in
Масса 71,775 g 2.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

3

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Dicruridae (Drongos)
Genus Dicrurus
Виды Dicrurus balicassius

Distribution

Balicassiao has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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