Adult © Terence Alexander
Juvenile © Terence Alexander
Adult © Alistair and Carmen Drake
Adult © John C Sullivan

Spangled Drongo Dicrurus bracteatus

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Identification

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All-black songbird with decurved bill and long, cleft tail that curves up at the end. Adult has bright red eye, young birds dark-eyed. Plumage shows metallic iridescence in optimal light. Metallic Starling has finer bill, tapered tail. Inhabits great variety of habitats, where it chases insects mercilessly. Perches prominently, delivering harsh, squawking calls, often mimicking other species such as butcherbirds and kingfishers.

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Media

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park--Chiltern Trail

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park--Chiltern Trail

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park--Chiltern Trail