Velvet-mantled Drongo
Dicrurus modestus
The Velvet-mantled Drongo (Dicrurus modestus) is a rare drongo found in 19 countries, weighing about 46 g. The velvet-mantled drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae.
About the Velvet-mantled Drongo
The velvet-mantled drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is found throughout the Cameroon line and the African tropical rainforest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Sudan.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Velvet-mantled Drongo look like?
- The velvet-mantled drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae.
- How big is a Velvet-mantled Drongo?
- The Velvet-mantled Drongo is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.
- Where can you see a Velvet-mantled Drongo?
- The Velvet-mantled Drongo occurs in 19 countries, including Ghana, Uganda, Cameroon, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Velvet-mantled Drongo?
- The Velvet-mantled Drongo is most easily confused with the Balicassiao, the Crow-billed Drongo and the Andaman Drongo.
- Is the Velvet-mantled Drongo endangered?
- The Velvet-mantled Drongo is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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