Fork-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Dicruridae
About
The fork-tailed drongo, also called the common drongo or African drongo, is a small bird found from the Sahel to South Africa that lives in wooded habitats, particularly woodlands and savannas. It is part of the family Dicruridae and has four recognized subspecies, D. a adsimilis, D. a. apivorus, D. a. fugax and D. a. jubaensis. Like other drongos, the fork-tailed is mostly insectivorous; its diet mainly consists of butterflies, termites, and grasshoppers.
Fun Fact
It is part of the family Dicruridae and has four recognized subspecies, D.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open woodland, savanna and forest edge and is tolerant of arid climates.
Diet
Eats fishes and other birds, furthermore they may take nectar and eat plants when available too.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance