Drongo - Wikipedia Drongos are mostly black or dark grey, short-legged birds, with an upright stance when perched They have forked tails and some have elaborate tail decorations They feed on insects and small birds, which they catch in flight or on the ground
Drongo | Songbird, Insectivore, Australia | Britannica drongo, any of approximately 26 species of Old World woodland birds constituting the family Dicruridae (order Passeriformes) Drongos frequently attack much larger birds (e g , hawks and crows) that might hurt their eggs or young; innocuous birds (such as doves and orioles) nest near drongos to gain protection
Black Drongo - eBird An adaptable songbird of open areas such as farmland, forest edge, meadows, wetlands, and fields and a common sight as a familiar dark silhouette perched on wires, fences, or snags Black plumage flashes blue and green iridescence in favorable light, though much less so than in Hair-crested or Bronzed Drongo
Drongos: Unveiling the Intriguing Behavior of These Unique Birds Drongos are a group of passerine birds hailing from the Old World tropics, particularly in Africa, South Asia, and Australasia With their glossy black feathers and distinctive forked tails, they’re not just a sight to behold but possess some intriguing behavioral traits that set them apart
Black Drongo - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio Black drongos are glossy black birds with a wide fork to the tail Adults usually have a small white spot at the base of the gape The iris is dark brown (not crimson as in the similar ashy drongo) The sexes cannot be told apart in the field
The World Birds: Drongos (Dicruridae) - dicksandy. org The drongos are a family of small passerine birds of the Old World tropics The name "drongo" comes from the Greek words for "forked tail" Dicrurus, which is the only species in the drongo family Dicruridae, contains about 27 specieis These insectivorous birds are found usually in open forests or bush
Spangled Drongo - The Australian Museum Glossy black plumage, with iridescent blue-green spots (spangles), a long “fish-like” tail and blood red eyes Sexes are similar, but the female is slightly smaller Occasional white spotting can be seen on the upper wings in both sexes Young birds are more sooty black in colour, without the spangles, and the eye is brown