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Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo - BirdForum Opus

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Surniculus lugubris
Photo by Laurence Poh

Identification

Overall glossy black.Small white nuchal patch and white thighs are difficult to observe in the field.From Drongos by thinner slightly down curved beak,forked tail (slightly) with white barrings on vent and under tail coverts..Size-25cm. Shot near Perak, Malaysia

Distribution

The Indian sub-continent,southern China through S.E.Asia to the Greater Sundas,Bali,Sulawesi,and Philippines.(norther populations migratory.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Forest and forest edges.

Behaviour

Keeps to the canopy and the crown of tall trees.Does not chase insects from a open perch in the manner of drongos.A known brood parasite of Striped Tit-Babbler.Very vocal.

Bird Song

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