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LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebrates
ForestCup nestMedium · 72 g
ForestCup nestMedium · 72 g
When to see the Balicassiao
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Balicassiao
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Balicassiao
The balicassiao is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
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Easily confused with
Crow-billed DrongoDicrurus annectensThis bird, which is similar to the black drongo, is jet-black in color and has a stout bill.
Velvet-mantled DrongoDicrurus modestusThe velvet-mantled drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae.
Andaman DrongoDicrurus andamanensisThe Andaman drongo is 28-29 cm long, although the larger dicruriformis subspecies is 35 cm in length.
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