Aldabra drongo
| Aldabra drongo | |
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| Aldabra drongo in Outer Islands, Seychelles | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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 (2016). "Dicrurus aldabranus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22706943A94098323. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22706943A94098323.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b Skerrett A, Bullock I & Disley T (2001) Birds of Seychelles. Helm Field Guides ISBN 0-7136-3973-3
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Birds of Seychelles
- Drongos
- Endemic fauna of Seychelles
- Birds described in 1893
- Taxa named by Robert Ridgway
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