Velvet-mantled Drongo

Dicrurus modestus

Least Concern

The Velvet-mantled Drongo is an agile, fork-tailed drongo of sub-Saharan Africa. It sallies from exposed perches to catch flying insects, sometimes following large animals or mixed flocks to steal flushed prey. Drongos are bold defenders of nests and frequent mimics of other bird calls.

Family

Dicruridae

Group

Drongos

Range

Velvet-mantled Drongo Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan Africa

Population

≈ Unknown

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