About the Andaman Drongo
The Andaman Drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands of the Indian Ocean. There are two subspecies, the nominate race being found across the main islands of the archipelago, and the race dicruriformis occurring on Great Coco Island and Table Island in the north of the chain.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus andamanensis |
| Species Codes | anddro1, ANDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Drongo belong to?
The Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Drongo?
The Andaman Drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands of the Indian Ocean. There are two subspecies, the nominate race being found across the main islands of the archipelago, and the race dicruriformis occurring on Great Coco Island and Table...
Where can I report a Andaman Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anddro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Drongos 28 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Andaman Drongo?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!