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Fork-tailed Drongo

Dicrurus adsimilis

Taxonomy

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

About

The fork-tailed drongo, also called the common drongo, African drongo, or savanna drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis), is a species of drongo in the family Dicruridae, which are medium-sized passerine birds of the Old World. It is native to the tropics, subtropics and temperate zones of the Afrotropics. Its range was formerly considered to include Asia, but the Asian species is now called the black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus).

Frequently Asked Questions

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