Crow-billed Drongo
A species of Drongos Scientific name : Dicrurus annectens Genus : Drongos
Crow-billed Drongo, A species of Drongos
Botanical name: Dicrurus annectens
Genus: Drongos
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
This bird, which is similar to the black drongo, is jet-black in color and has a stout bill. It has a forked tail.
Size
29 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Crow-billed Drongo primarily consumes insects and small animals. They exhibit skilled hunting techniques, often catching prey mid-flight. Unique adaptations allow for aerial foraging, distinguishing them from similar species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
This species inhabits dense evergreen forests and moist-deciduous forests. The nesting season is from April to June. The nest is usually a small cup made of grass that is held together by cobwebs. The nests can be found in the fork of a slender branch. The female incubates the eggs. However, both the male and female birds build the nest.
Distribution Area
It is found in: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Drongos Genus
Drongos Species
Crow-billed Drongo