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Crested Drongo

Dicrurus forficatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Dicruridae ›Genus: Dicrurus

About

The crested drongo (Dicrurus forficatus) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. This bird is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail. There are two subspecies; D. f. forficatus is endemic to Madagascar and D. f. potior, which is smaller, is found on the Comoro Islands. Its habitat is lowland forests, both dry and humid, and open savannah country. It is a common bird and the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Drongo?
The scientific name of Crested Drongo is Dicrurus forficatus.
What is the conservation status of Crested Drongo?
The Crested Drongo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the family Dicruridae.
What genus does Crested Drongo belong to?
Crested Drongo belongs to the genus Dicrurus.