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Balicassiao

Dicrurus balicassius

Description:

it's like a kite flying back and forth when you see it...

Habitat:

The balicassiao (Dicrurus balicassius) is a species of bird in the Dicruridae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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2 Comments

Blue Scarab
Blue Scarab 9 years ago

yes, they both belong to same family, reason for similar characteristics...

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

Thought it looked like a Drongo. Love their forked tail and interesting head shape. Thanks for the information - nice spotting !

Blue Scarab
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Blue Scarab

Cavite, Philippines

Spotted on Mar 30, 2014
Submitted on Dec 1, 2014

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