The crested drongo (Dicrurus forficatus) is a species of bird in the Dicruridae family.
Deion[edit]
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.[2]
Subspecies (list)[edit]
Dicrurus forficatus potior is much larger and has broader tail feathers.[2]
Distribution and Habitat[edit]
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.[2]
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and dry savanna, typically below 1,000 meters.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Dicrurus forficatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d Safford, Roger; Hawkins, Frank (25 July 2013). The Birds of Africa: Volume VIII. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. p. 848-849. ISBN 9780713665321.
