Palawan Drongo
NamePalawan Drongo
Common NamePalawan Drongo
Scientific NameDicrurus palawanensis
FamilyDicruridae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a metallic blue-green sheen, particularly noticeable in good light. The tail is long and deeply forked, giving it a distinctive silhouette.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a diverse repertoire of harsh, metallic, and often mimicry-filled calls. Vocalizations include whistles, chattering, scolding notes, and imitations of other bird species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan and its associated small islands in the Philippines, inhabiting both lowland and montane primary and secondary forests.
Identifying FeaturesDeeply forked tail, Entirely glossy black plumage with metallic sheen, Robust, slightly hooked bill, Active and vocal behavior, Endemic to Palawan
Description
The Palawan Drongo is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black bird with a distinctive deeply forked tail. It is an active and vocal species, often observed perching prominently in the forest canopy from where it sallies out to catch insects.
