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Where to see Fork tailed Drongo in South Africa
About the Fork tailed Drongo
The fork-tailed drongo is a common and highly adaptable African passerine recognised by its glossy black plumage, red or dark eyes and deeply forked tail. It occurs in a wide range of habitats including savanna, woodland, grassland and open areas with scattered trees. It is an aggressive and versatile insect hunter, catching prey in flight or from vegetation and occasionally taking small vertebrates. It is also well known for its ability to imitate the calls of other birds and use alarm calls to influence the behaviour of other animals.
How to identify the Fork tailed Drongo
Medium-sized glossy black bird with a distinctive forked tail, red or orange eyes and a slightly hooked bill. In good light the plumage may show a subtle blue or green sheen.
Did you know?
Fork-tailed Drongos are skilled aerial hunters and are also known for imitating the alarm calls of other species, sometimes exploiting the resulting confusion to steal food.
Also known as: Mikstertbyvanger, Drongo
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