Black Drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Family: Drongos · Status: Rare migrant · Size: 27–28.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Breeds across the Oriental region.

Identification

Medium-sized drongo with sleek, uniform black plumage. Long, deeply forked tail. Told from Crow-billed Drongo by smaller, slimmer bill and more deeply forked tail.

Habitat

Open country and cultivation.

Behaviour

Prefers open perches such as wooden poles, fences or scrub.