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Photo by Laurence Poh
Location: Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

Dicrurus aeneus

[edit] Identification

Size: 23cm. Small size with black plumage, heavily glossed with blue esp. on the breast. Slimmer then other drongos.

[edit] Similar Species

Difference from Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo with abrated tail feathers shafts by deeply forked tail.

[edit] Distribution

India,Southern China thro S.E.Asia to Sumatra and Borneo.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 3 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Forest and forest edges.

[edit] Behaviour

Frequents the canopy of forests, at those area where there are gaps. At the forest edges, perches on small trees and bamboo groves from which it hawks for prey, mid-storey level.

[edit] Vocalisation

Voice: Loud liquid bell-like notes, once heard never forgoten. Also has harsh calls, typical of the family.

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