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Revision as of 09:54, 5 September 2008
- Dicrurus caerulescens
Identification
24cm. Dark grey upperparts, long and deeply forked tail. The Indian race D. c. caerulescens has a pale grey underparts, and is white from the belly down. One Sri Lankan race, D. c. leucopygialis, has white underparts restricted to the vent area and undertail coverts. The young bird is duller and have a brownish grey breast.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open forest and well-wooded habitats.
Behaviour
It builds a cup shaped nest, placed in a tree; 2-4 eggs are laid.
The diet includes insects.
