In most of its range in Asia, this is the largest of the drongo species and is readily identifiable by the distinctive tail rackets and the crest of curled feather that begin in front of the face above the beak and along the crown to varying extents according to the subspecies. The tail with twirled rackets is distinctive and in flight it can appear as if two large bees were chasing a black bird. They are conspicuous in the forest habitats often perching in the open and by attracting attention with a wide range of loud calls that include perfect imitations of many other birds. Like other drongos, these feed mainly on insects but also feed on fruits and visit flowering trees for nectar. They are aggressive and will sometimes mob larger birds especially when nesting.[10] They are often active at dusk.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:19:03 +0000
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