About the Square-tailed Drongo
The square-tailed drongo, formerly the common square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in parts of southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus ludwigii |
| Species Codes | cstdro1, STDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Square-tailed Drongo belong to?
The Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Square-tailed Drongo?
The square-tailed drongo, formerly the common square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in parts of southern Africa....
Where can I report a Square-tailed Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Square-tailed Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cstdro1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
28
Species in Family
1,404
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