Black Drongo
Black Drongo (<em>Dicrurus macrocercus</em>) is a species of Drongos (<em>Dicruridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a species of Drongos (Dicruridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A glossy black bird with a deeply forked tail and a metallic voice; a fearless defender of its territory, mobbing eagles and crows; often perches on wires and livestock, catching flushed insects.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Dicrurus; binomial: Dicrurus macrocercus; authority: Vieillot, 1817. Typical size: 26-28cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
