About the Sumatran Drongo
The Sumatran drongo is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the hair-crested drongo. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus sumatranus |
| Species Codes | sumdro1, SUDR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Drongo belong to?
The Sumatran Drongo (Dicrurus sumatranus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Drongo?
The Sumatran Drongo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sumatran Drongo?
The Sumatran drongo is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the hair-crested drongo. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Sumatran Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumdro1, or on iNaturalist.
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