Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus remifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicruridae (Drongos)
- GenusDicrurus (Drongos)
- SpeciesDicrurus remifer (Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo)
About the Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
The lesser racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus remifer) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is near the edge or inside of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The drongo is about 25–27.5 cm long, excluding outermost tail feathers (c. 30–40 cm to end of tail); average weight of males is between 39–49 grams while females are between 35.5–44 grams. Its feathers are black with a bluish metallic gloss. The ends of its tail have long shafts more than 50 centimetres (20 in).
It can be confused with the greater racket-tailed drongo, but the former doesn't have a crest on its head and its tail is square cut. There are 4 recognised subspecies of lesser racket-tailed drongo: D. r. tectirostris (Hodgson, 1836) – lower Himalayas from N India (Uttarakhand) E to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, NE Bangladesh, S China (SE Xizang, W & S Yunnan and SW Guangxi), Myanmar (except... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo in Royal Bardia 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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 9 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 12 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 13 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 14 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 15 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 16 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 17 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 18 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo in Royal Bardia National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo in Royal Bardia National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo in Royal Bardia National Park in our monthly data.