Black Drongo vs Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Dicrurus macrocercus compared with Agropsar philippensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Drongo | Chestnut-cheeked Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order same | Passeriformes (Songbirds) | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Dicruridae | Sturnidae |
| Genus | Dicrurus | Agropsar |
| Species | Dicrurus macrocercus | Agropsar philippensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Drongo and Chestnut-cheeked Starling share a common ancestor at the Order level: Passeriformes. (Songbirds)
Conservation Status
Black Drongo
LC — Least ConcernChestnut-cheeked Starling
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Drongo | Chestnut-cheeked Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Drongo
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.
Black Drongo
The Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a species in the genus Dicrurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway.
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
The Chestnut-cheeked Starling (Agropsar philippensis) is a species in the genus Agropsar. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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