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The white spot at the base of the beak is the distinguishing feature.
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Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) from the state Goa in India; 15-01-2019.
The image was taken handheld during birdwatching tour.
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Wikipedia: The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. The species is known for its aggressive behavior towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades its territory. This behavior earns it the informal name of king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting black drongo.
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Conservation status: Least Concern
Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) riding a domestic water buffalo; Socorro Fields, state Goa (India), 07-01-2019.
The image was taken handheld during birdwatching tour.
The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. Wiki
Wikipedia: The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Common summer visitor and widely distributed in open area throughout Hong Kong. It was catching a grasshopper. Long Valley, Oct 2019.
Small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. Previously, it was seen as a subspecies (Dicrurus adsimilis macrocercus) of the African Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis), but is now recognized as a full species.
The species is famous for its aggressive behaviour towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any birds of prey that invades its territory. Smaller birds often nest in the well guarded vicinity of a nesting Black Drongo.
Ranthambore National Park. India
Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) Bird, from my archives.
It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. They are aggressive and fearless birds, and although only 28 cm (11 in) in length, they will attack much larger species that enter their nesting territory, including crows and birds of prey, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades its territory. This behaviour earns it the informal name of king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting Black Drongo. - Wiki
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These are all black birds with distinctive forked tails that feed on insects, and are common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout their range, perching conspicuously on a bare perches or along power or telephone lines. Feisty fellows as they are known for their aggressive behaviour towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades their territory. They are known to imitate the call of others birds.
A black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) photographed high in a tree on the island of Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, in Thailand.
Wikipedia: The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. The species is known for its aggressive behavior towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades its territory. This behavior earns it the informal name of king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting black drongo.
The drongos are a family, Dicruridae, of passerine birds of the Old World tropics. The 29 species in the family are placed in a single genus, Dicrurus.
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 which they catch in flight or on the ground. Some species are accomplished mimics and have a variety of alarm calls, to which other birds and animals often respond. They are known to utter hoax alarm calls that scare other animals off food, which the drongo then claims.
This bird is glossy black with a wide fork to the tail. Adults usually have a small white spot at the base of the gape as seen in this shot. They feed on insects, and are common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout their range, perching conspicuously on a bare perches or along power or telephone lines.
A Black Drongo bird enjoys an unquestionably tranquil morning moment at Chae Son National Park in Lampang Province, Thailand.
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 200, f/7.1, 32mm, 1/320s
Photographed 10 February 2023, Bueng Boraphet Non-Hunting Area, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
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A black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) perched at the top of a tree. This bird is similar in appearance to the fork-tailed drongo (dicrurus adsimilis) of Africa. Photographed on Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand.
Wikipedia: The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. The species is known for its aggressive behavior towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades its territory. This behavior earns it the informal name of king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting black drongo.
Black Drongo is common throughout much of southern Asia, recognizable by its forked tail and glossy black plumage. This photo shows one in a typical perch surveying for the insects that it will sally out to catch. Despite their relatively small size, birds of this species are known for boldly chasing off much larger interlopers that fly into their territory. This individual was seen at the Doi Lo paddies in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
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A black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) perched high in a tree and turning to provide a profile shot. Photographed on Hat Yao Noi, in Phang Nga, Thailand.
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A black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) that decided to perch on a thin, leafless branch at the top of a tree. Photographed on Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand.
A spotted dove (spilopelia chinensis) and a black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) sharing the topmost branches of a tree. Photographed on Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand.
Wikipedia: The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental visitor of Japan. It is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures 28 cm (11 in) in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. The species is known for its aggressive behavior towards much larger birds, such as crows, never hesitating to dive-bomb any bird of prey that invades its territory. This behavior earns it the informal name of king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting black drongo.
Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) & Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) captured at Dhand, Balloki, Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II
A black drongo (dicrurus macrocercus) looking to the sky and, perhaps, expecting rain! Photographed on Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand.
Very similar to the Ashy Drongo. The white rictal spot, as seen here, is diagnostic. Also the iris is a darker shade of red as compared to the Ashy. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia. It feeds on insects, and is commonly found in open country and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch.
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. A pugnacious species, frequently chasing away larger birds with repeated dives and harsh chattering calls. A skilled mimic of other species, and a strong songster in general, delivering a wide range of pleasant fluty calls, harsh chattering, nasal notes, and high sharp whistles.
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Taken on April 3, 2022
Location
Sultanpur National Park
Gears
Nikon D850
200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6
ƒ/7.1
500.0 mm
1/400
400
Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) captured at Sumar, Kohistan, KPK, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.
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