Shining Drongo
NameShining Drongo
Common NameShining Drongo
Scientific NameDicrurus aeneus
FamilyDicruridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, exhibiting a metallic blue-green sheen, especially noticeable in good light. It has dark eyes and a sturdy, slightly hooked bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and complex vocalizations, which include a mix of harsh, metallic, and often musical notes. It is also capable of mimicking the calls of other bird species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size for a drongo, Entirely glossy black plumage with metallic sheen, Deeply forked tail, Upright posture when perched
Description
The Shining Drongo is a small, agile passerine bird characterized by its entirely glossy black plumage and deeply forked tail. It is an active insectivore, often seen perching conspicuously in the forest canopy from where it sallies out to catch prey in flight.
