StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height30 cm
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"Spangled Drongos are expert mimics, imitating calls of other birds like butcherbirds or kingfishers."
Field Guide
Spangled Drongo
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The Spangled Drongo is a medium-sized black bird with a long, forked tail that curves slightly upward at the tips. Found across northern and eastern Australia, this bird is easily recognised by its glossy black plumage with iridescent blue-green highlights and vivid red eyes. Its slightly hooked bill and confident, acrobatic behaviour make it a captivating sight in both urban and natural landscapes.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Spangled Drongo has been recorded.
- Banks Street Reserve🔥 ActiveQueensland · 139 species · 142 sightings · seen 5 days ago
- Berrinba Wetlands🔥 ActiveQueensland · 13 species · 14 sightings · seen 4 days ago
- Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 8 days ago
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 6 species · seen 27 days ago
- Riverside Gardens🔥 ActiveQueensland · 8 species · seen 8 days ago
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