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Dicrurus bracteatus
The Spangled Drongo has glossy black plumage, with iridescent blue-green spots (spangles), a long forked tail and blood red eyes. Sexes are similar, but the female is slightly smaller. Occasional white spotting can be seen on the upper wings of both sexes. Young birds are more sooty black without the spangles and the eye is brown. The Spangled Drongo is noisy and conspicuous, usually active, and frequently aggressive to other species. Average size: 30cm Average weight: 79g
Spangled Drongos are found throughout northern and eastern Australia. Also found in New Guinea and eastern Indonesia. Closely related species occur through south-east Asia to India, China, and the Philippines and on some south-west Pacific islands. Spangled Drongos prefer wet forests, but can also be found in other woodlands, mangroves and parks. They tend to avoid more dense forest types and rainforest interiors. Birds are more common in the north, and are often seen either singly or in pairs.
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He certainly is! I didn't even notice the iridescent blue wings or spangling on the front until i looked at the photos, from a distance he looked to me to be pure black.
Beautiful!
I'm glad they turned out ok, i got swooped while trying to photograph him. Guess he didn't like the attention
Wow beautiful bird & great photos, i don't know which should be first i like them all!
Trying to decide which photo should be first