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Black Drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

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Description:

The only drongo commonly found in open country. Glossy black bird with deeply forked tail and dark red iris. Diagnostic white spot below the eye.

Habitat:

Open cultivated country.

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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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