Aldabra Drongo

Aldabra Drongo

Dicrurus aldabranus

Near Threatened
翼展
25.2 cm
体重
47.5 g
Dicruridae
Passeriformes

The Aldabra Drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus) is a bird species in the family Dicruridae (drongos), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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The Aldabra Drongo is a near-threatened drongo weighing about 48 g with a wingspan of 25 cm, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is an agile aerial insectivore that also takes small lizards and invertebrates, and is known for its bold, aggressive behaviour toward larger birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 25.2 cm 9.9 in
体重 47.5 g 1.68 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 15-19 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Dicruridae (Drongos)
Genus Dicrurus
物种 Dicrurus aldabranus

Distribution

Aldabra Drongo has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Aldabra Drongo endangered?
The Aldabra Drongo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Aldabra Drongo nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 15-19 days.
How big is the Aldabra Drongo?
The Aldabra Drongo has a wingspan of 25.2 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Aldabra Drongo belong to?
The Aldabra Drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae.

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