Andaman Drongo
A species of Drongos Scientific name : Dicrurus andamanensis Genus : Drongos
Andaman Drongo, A species of Drongos
Botanical name: Dicrurus andamanensis
Genus: Drongos
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Andaman drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands of the Indian Ocean. There are two subspecies, the nominate race being found across the main islands of the archipelago, and the race dicruriformis occurring on Great Coco Island and Table Island in the north of the chain. The Andaman drongo is 28–29 cm long, although the larger dicruriformis subspecies is 35 cm in length. It has a deeply forked tail and a heavy black bill. The plumage is black (except for brownish primaries), and glossed with green. There is some sexual dimorphism, with the female being smaller and having a less forked tail. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
29 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Andaman Drongo's diet consists primarily of winged insects like ants, captured through aerial hawking. Exhibiting unique foraging, andaman Drongo perches vertically on tree trunks, using tail support to ascend and hunt. Andaman Drongo is sociable, foraging in flocks and alongside other species, and benefits from insect disturbances caused by primates.
Habitat
Andaman Drongo typically inhabits evergreen and broadleaf tropical moist lowland forests, as well as forest edges. These birds are also encountered in open forests and scrub-jungle habitats. They favor regions with abundant vegetation, often found in jungles close to coastal areas that are fringed with coconut palms.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Drongos Genus
Drongos Species
Andaman Drongo 
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