Fork-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Dicruridae
Fork-tailed Drongo.
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Dicrurus adsimilis
Category
birds
Family
Dicruridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 40.3 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding fork-tailed drongo in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 20%, ground foraging 20%, canopy foraging 20%, aerial foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; nectar 20%; fish 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Eswatini
Lesotho
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.