Sri Lanka Drongo
Dicrurus lophorinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDicruridae (Drongos)
- GenusDicrurus (Drongos)
- SpeciesDicrurus lophorinus (Sri Lanka Drongo)
About the Sri Lanka Drongo
The Sri Lanka drongo (Dicrurus lophorinus) or Ceylon crested drongo, is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It was previously considered a subspecies of the greater racket-tailed drongo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Dicrurus lophorinus Vieillot, 1817, has in the past been placed in monospecific Dissemurulus, or in Dissemuroides. May form a super species with D. paradiseus, often treated as conspecific, but differs in tail morphology and probably in voice. Molecular-genetic studies required in order to elucidate taxonomic status. Few inter grades with race ceylonicus of D. paradises formerly reported along border between wet and dry zones, but interbreeding not now possible, since suitable habitat no longer remains between the two ecological zones, now completely separated.
The species can be found throughout Wet zone of South Western parts of Sri Lanka, from Deduru Oya to Walawe. The Sri Lanka drongo has black plumage with a metallic blue or greenish-blue sheen. It has an arching, helmet-like crest, red eyes, and a deeply-forked tail. Both... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sri Lanka Drongo in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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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 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 2 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sri Lanka Drongo in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Sri Lanka Drongo sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 1,226 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sri Lanka Drongo in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Sri Lanka Drongo in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.