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Shining Drongo

Dicrurus atripennis

Taxonomy

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

About

The shining drongo (Dicrurus atripennis) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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