About the White-bellied Drongo
The white-bellied drongo is a species of drongo found across the Indian Subcontinent. Like other members of the family Dicruridae, they are insectivorous and mainly black in colour, but with a white belly and vent. Young birds are, however, all black and may be confused with the black drongo, which is smaller and more compact in appearance. The subspecies found in Sri Lanka has white restricted to the vent.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus caerulescens |
| Species Codes | whbdro1, WBDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Drongo belong to?
The White-bellied Drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Drongo?
The white-bellied drongo is a species of drongo found across the Indian Subcontinent. Like other members of the family Dicruridae, they are insectivorous and mainly black in colour, but with a white belly and vent. Young birds are, however, all black and may be confused with the black drongo, which...
Where can I report a White-bellied Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbdro1, or on iNaturalist.
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