Spangled Drongo
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| Dicrurus bracteatus (Gould, 1842) |
- For the Asian species sometimes referred to by the same common name see Hair-crested Drongo
The Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus) is a bird of the family Dicruridae.
The Spangled Drongo is the only Drongo to be found in Australia. "Drongo" is Australian slang for "idiot".
Whilst this bird is often silent, it sometimes make astonishingly loud, complex and entertaining calls.
The most remarkable characteristic of its appearance is its tail, which is described by Morcombe as "long, outcurved and forked" and on first examination looks like its feathers are crossed over - like crossing your fingers.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Dicrurus bracteatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 06 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
- Michael Morcombe (2003) Field Guide to Australian Birds, Steve Parish Publishing
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