About the Ribbon-tailed Drongo
The paradise drongo or ribbon-tailed drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. With a total length of 51 to 63 cm and body mass of 130 g (4.6 oz), this may be the largest species of drongo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus megarhynchus |
| Species Codes | ritdro1, PADR, RTDR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ribbon-tailed Drongo belong to?
The Ribbon-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus megarhynchus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ribbon-tailed Drongo?
The Ribbon-tailed Drongo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ribbon-tailed Drongo?
The paradise drongo or ribbon-tailed drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. With a total length of 51 to 63 cm and body mass of 130 g (4.6 oz), this may be the largest species of drongo....
Where can I report a Ribbon-tailed Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Ribbon-tailed Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ritdro1, or on iNaturalist.
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