List of Birds of The Solomon Islands - Drongos

Drongos

Order: Passeriformes Family: Dicruridae

The drongos are mostly are black or dark grey in colour, sometimes with metallic tints. They have long forked tails, and some Asian species have elaborate tail decorations. They have short legs and sit very upright whilst perched, like a shrike. They flycatch or take prey from the ground. There are 24 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in the Solomon Islands.

  • Hair-crested Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus
  • Spangled Drongo Dicrurus bracteatus

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