About the Short-tailed Drongo
The short-tailed drongo is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly conspecific with the Hair-crested drongo but was designated as unique based on its different sounding call, physical differences and through molecular studies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus striatus |
| Species Codes | hacdro3, STDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Drongo belong to?
The Short-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus striatus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Drongo?
The short-tailed drongo is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly conspecific with the Hair-crested drongo but was designated as unique based on its different sounding call, physic...
Where can I report a Short-tailed Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hacdro3, or on iNaturalist.
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