Scientific Name: Dicrurus leucophaeus Common Name: Ashy Drongo, white-cheeked drongo Other Names: Grey drongo, Indian grey drongo, pale drongo
Identifying Features: Red eyes, ash-grey body, sharply forked long tail
Fun Facts:
- They are considered as fearless birds. They can attack even larger species if their nests or young ones are threatened.
- They execute astonishing twists and turns in air with great skill and speed. Hence, considered as one of the magnificent fliers.
This image was clicked by Koshy Koshy – via Flickr.
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