Square-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus ludwigii
The Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) is a uncommon drongo found in 18 countries, weighing about 29 g. The square-tailed drongo, formerly the common square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae.
About the Square-tailed Drongo
The square-tailed drongo, formerly the common square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in parts of southern Africa.
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What the Square-tailed Drongo sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Square-tailed Drongo can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Square-tailed Drongo look like?
- The square-tailed drongo, formerly the common square-tailed drongo, is a passerine bird in the family Dicruridae.
- How big is a Square-tailed Drongo?
- The Square-tailed Drongo is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a Square-tailed Drongo?
- The Square-tailed Drongo occurs in 18 countries, including South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- What does a Square-tailed Drongo sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Square-tailed Drongo on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Square-tailed Drongo?
- The Square-tailed Drongo is most easily confused with the Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, the Crested Drongo and the Andaman Drongo.
- Is the Square-tailed Drongo endangered?
- The Square-tailed Drongo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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