Aldabra drongo
Aldabra drongo in Outer Islands, Seychelles
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dicruridae
Genus: Dicrurus
Species:
D. aldabranus
Binomial name
Dicrurus aldabranus
(Ridgway, 1893)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 Skerrett A, Bullock I & Disley T (2001) Birds of Seychelles. Helm Field Guides ISBN 0-7136-3973-3


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