Order Passeriformes Genus Dicrurus Higher classification Dicrurus | Phylum Chordata Family Dicruridae Scientific name Dicrurus forficatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Drongo, Bird, Mayotte drongo, Sri Lanka drongo, Sickle‑billed vanga | ||
Hair crested drongo
The crested drongo (Dicrurus forficatus) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. This bird is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail. There are two subspecies; D. f. forficatus is endemic to Madagascar and D. f. potior, which is smaller, is found on the Comoro Islands. Its habitat is lowland forests, both dry and humid, and open savannah country. It is a common bird and the IUCN has listed it as "least concern".
Contents
- Hair crested drongo
- My hair crested drongo
- Description
- Subspecies list
- Distribution and Habitat
- References
My hair crested drongo
Description
The adult male and female are almost entirely black, with a blue-green sheen. The distinctive crest consists of elongated feathers on the forehead. The forked tail is also distinctive of the adult birds.
Subspecies (list)
Dicrurus forficatus potior is much larger and has broader tail feathers.
Distribution and Habitat
The nominated race is endemic to Madagascar, and found throughout the island, and some of the larger inshore islands including Nosy-Bé. The Dicrurus forficatus potior subspecies on only found on the Comoro Islands.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and dry savanna, typically below 1,000 meters.