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Crested Drongo, Kirindy Forest Reserve, Madagascar | Madagascar - West (IMG_6822.jpg)

Crested Drongo, Kirindy Forest Reserve, Madagascar

The crested drongo (Dicrurus forficatus) is a perching bird which is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is lowland forests, both dry and humid, and open savannah country. The adult male and female are almost entirely black, with a blue-green sheen. The distinctive crest consists of elongated feathers on the forehead. The forked tail is also distinctive of the adult birds.
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