About the Square-tailed Drongo
The Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) is a species of bird in the Drongos family (Dicruridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 28 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cstdro1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus ludwigii |
| Species Codes | cstdro1, STDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Square-tailed Drongo belong to?
The Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Square-tailed Drongo?
The Square-tailed Drongo is a member of the Drongos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Square-tailed Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Square-tailed Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cstdro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Drongos 28 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
28
Species in Family
1,394
iNat Observations
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