Crested Drongo

Dicrurus forficatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Dicruridae

About

The crested drongo is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail. There are two subspecies; D. f. forficatus is endemic to Madagascar and D. f. potior, which is larger, is found on the Comoro Islands. Its habitat is lowland forests, both dry and humid, and open savannah country. It is a common bird and the IUCN has listed it as "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found throughout the island, and some of the larger inshore islands including Nosy-Bé.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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