About the Spangled Drongo
The spangled drongo is a bird of the family Dicruridae. It is the only drongo to be found in Australia, where it can be recognised by its black, iridescent plumage and its characteristic forked tail. It feeds on insects and small vertebrates. It has complex and varied calls and is a mimic of the sounds it hears. It arrives in Queensland in late spring and breeds high in an isolated tree, producing three to five young each year.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus bracteatus |
| Species Codes | spadro1, SPDR, ASDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spangled Drongo belong to?
The Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spangled Drongo?
The spangled drongo is a bird of the family Dicruridae. It is the only drongo to be found in Australia, where it can be recognised by its black, iridescent plumage and its characteristic forked tail. It feeds on insects and small vertebrates. It has complex and varied calls and is a mimic of the sou...
Where can I report a Spangled Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Spangled Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spadro1, or on iNaturalist.
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