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Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

Dicrurus paradiseus

Taxonomy

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

About

The greater racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) is a medium-sized Asian bird which is distinctive in having elongated outer tail feathers with webbing restricted to the tips. They are placed along with other drongos in the family Dicruridae. They are conspicuous in the forest habitats often perching in the open and by attracting attention with a wide range of loud calls that include perfect imitations of many other birds. One hypothesis suggested is that these vocal imitations...

Frequently Asked Questions

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