About the Crested Drongo
The crested drongo is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail. There are two subspecies; D. f. forficatus is endemic to Madagascar and D. f. potior, which is larger, is found on the Comoro Islands. Its habitat is lowland forests, both dry and humid, and open savannah country. It is a common bird and the IUCN has listed it as "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus forficatus |
| Species Codes | credro1, CRDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Drongo belong to?
The Crested Drongo (Dicrurus forficatus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crested Drongo?
The crested drongo is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is black with a bluish-green sheen, a distinctive crest on the forehead and a forked tail. There are two subspecies; D. f. forficatus is endemic to Madagascar and D. f. potior, which is larger, is found on the Comoro Islands. Its ha...
Where can I report a Crested Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code credro1, or on iNaturalist.
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