Hair-crested Drongo

Dicrurus hottentottus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Dicruridae

About

The hair-crested drongo is an Asian bird of the family Dicruridae. This species was formerly considered conspecific with Dicrurus bracteatus, for which the name "spangled drongo" – formerly used for both – is now usually reserved. Some authorities include the Sumatran drongo in D. hottentottus as subspecies.

Fun Fact

This species was formerly considered conspecific with Dicrurus bracteatus, for which the name "spangled drongo" – formerly used for both – is now usually reserved.

Quick Facts

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Diet

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance