Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Dicruridae
About
The black drongo is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines.
Fun Fact
Black Drongos are so aggressive that they chase eagles and crows, and other bird species nest near drongos specifically to benefit from their protection.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance