Velvet-mantled Drongo
Dicrurus modestus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicruridae (Drongos)
- GenusDicrurus (Drongos)
- SpeciesDicrurus modestus (Velvet-mantled Drongo)
About the Velvet-mantled Drongo
The velvet-mantled drongo (Dicrurus modestus) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is found throughout the Cameroon line and the African tropical rainforest. Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2012. IOC World Bird Names (v 2.11). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/ [Accessed 2/27/2012]. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Velvet-mantled Drongo in Akagera National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 6 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Velvet-mantled Drongo in Akagera National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Velvet-mantled Drongo sighting in Akagera National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Velvet-mantled Drongo in Akagera National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Velvet-mantled Drongo in Akagera National Park in our monthly data.