Aldabra drongo
Aldabra drongo | |
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Aldabra drongo in Outer Islands, Seychelles | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Dicruridae |
Genus: | Dicrurus |
Species: | D. aldabranus
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Binomial name | |
Dicrurus aldabranus (Ridgway, 1893)
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The Aldabra drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus) is a species of bird in the drongo family Dicruridae. It is endemic to Seychelles, where it occurs only on the island of Aldabra. It has a small population of only around 1000 birds.[2]
The appearance of this species is typical for drongos, with entirely black plumage, a heavy bill and a red eye. The tail is long and forked. Juvenile birds have a grey back, lighter blotched undersides and a brown eye. Its call is a harsh chuckle.[2]
Its natural habitats are tropical mangrove forests and cassurina woodland and dense scrub.
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Dicrurus aldabranus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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(help) - ^ a b Skerrett A, Bullock I & Disley T (2001) Birds of Seychelles. Helm Field Guides ISBN 0-7136-3973-3