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Palawan Drongo
Dicrurus palawanensis
Palawan Drongo (Dicrurus palawanensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Palawan Drongo (Dicrurus palawanensis) is a member of the Dicruridae family found in South & Southeast Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Dicruridae Drongos
- Genus Dicrurus
- Species palawanensis
Where it lives
Palawan group and islets to northeastern (southwestern Philippines)
Quick facts
- Family
- Dicruridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Palawan Drongo (Dicrurus palawanensis) belongs to the Dicruridae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Palawan group and islets to ne (sw Philippines).
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Palawan Drongo live?
The Palawan Drongo is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Palawan group and islets to ne (sw Philippines).
What family does the Palawan Drongo belong to?
The Palawan Drongo (Dicrurus palawanensis) belongs to the Dicruridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Palawan Drongo make?
1 real field recording of the Palawan Drongo — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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