Fork-tailed Drongo

Fork-tailed Drongo

Dicrurus adsimilis

Least Concern

Aves · 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