About the Balicassiao
The balicassiao is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus balicassius |
| Species Codes | balica1, BALI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Balicassiao belong to?
The Balicassiao (Dicrurus balicassius) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Balicassiao?
The balicassiao is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Balicassiao sighting?
You can log sightings of Balicassiao on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balica1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
28
Species in Family
136
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