Dicrurus hottentottus

Species: Dicrurus hottentottus

English Name: Hair-crested Drongo

Chinese Name: 髮冠卷尾

Family: Dicruridae

Description:

Fairly large drongo (31-32 cm) with long hair-like plumes and long forked tail. The plumage is all black with iridescent  blue on the wings and tail. In Macao, it is a summer visitor and can be found in woodlands.

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© 2013 Hiyashi Haka

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© 2011 Hiyashi Haka

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.