- Aldabra Drongo
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Aldabra Drongo Conservation status Scientific classification 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
- ^ BirdLife International (2004). Dicrurus aldabranus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
- ^ a b Skerrett A, Bullock I & Disley T (2001) Birds of Seychelles. Helm Field Guides ISBN 0-7136-3973-3
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