Steve Hitchcock
Spangled Drongo - Dicrurus bracteatus. Male 28-32 cm
The Spangled Drongo is noisy and conspicuous, usually active, and frequently aggressive to other species. Spangled Drongos are found throughout northern and eastern Australia.
Spangled Drongos prefer wet forests, but can also be found in other woodlands, mangroves and parks.
Insects are taken from foliage and from under bark; fruit and nectar also form part of its diet.
Photographed Maleny, Queensland, Australia.
Steve Hitchcock © All rights reserved
Spangled Drongo - Dicrurus bracteatus. Male 28-32 cm
The Spangled Drongo is noisy and conspicuous, usually active, and frequently aggressive to other species. Spangled Drongos are found throughout northern and eastern Australia.
Spangled Drongos prefer wet forests, but can also be found in other woodlands, mangroves and parks.
Insects are taken from foliage and from under bark; fruit and nectar also form part of its diet.
Photographed Maleny, Queensland, Australia.
Steve Hitchcock © All rights reserved