Short-tailed drongo

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Short-tailed drongo
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dicruridae
Genus: Dicrurus
Species:
D. striatus
Binomial name
Dicrurus striatus
Tweeddale, 1877

The short-tailed drongo (Dicrurus striatus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.

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Description and taxonomy

EBird describes the Chestnut-tailed jungle flycatcher species complex as "Glossy drongo of the eastern Visayas and Mindanao. Note the blue iridescence on the wings and neck, as well as the relatively weakly forked tail. Similar to Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo, but note present species’ much heavier bill. A vocal inhabitant of forested habitats, often foraging actively from exposed perches, sometimes in pairs or small groups. Vibrant song consists of clicks, whistles, warbles, harsh grating notes, and mimicry. [2]

It was formerly conspecific with the Hair-crested drongo species complex which has now been split into 7 different subspecies. Molecular studies have shown that among these, it's most similar to the other Philippine drongos - the Palawan drongo and the Balicassiao. It is differentiated from the other species with its short tail, smaller size and generally less glossy appearance.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:

Diet mostly consists of insects but also known to supplement diet with nectar. Typically seen perching on a single conspicuous branch, where it flies of to catch insects and returns to the same perch. Also, forages by turning and searching leaves and flowers for insects. Forages alone or in small groups. [3]

Habitat and conservation status

It is found in tropical moist lowland forestup to 1,500 meters above sea level

IUCN has assessed this bird as least-concern species but populations are decreasing due to deforestation.

Occurs in a few protected areas like Pasonanca Natural Park, Mount Apo and Mount Kitanglad on Mindanao, Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape in Bohol and Samar Island Natural Park but actual protection and enforcement from illegal logging and hunting are lax [4]

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References

  1. BirdLife International. (2017) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. "Dicrurus striatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T103711049A112349969. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T103711049A112349969.en . Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  2. "Short-tailed Drongo - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. Rocamora, Gérard; del Hoyo, Josep; Collar, Nigel; Yeatman-Berthelot, Dosithée; Christie, David; Kirwan, Guy M. (2023). "Short-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus striatus), version 1.0". Birds of the World. doi:10.2173/bow.hacdro3.01. ISSN   2771-3105.
  4. IUCN (2016-10-01). Dicrurus striatus: BirdLife International: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T103711049A112349969 (Report). International Union for Conservation of Nature. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2017-1.rlts.t103711049a112349969.en.

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