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A Fork Tailed Drongo????


A Fork Tailed Drongo????
Photo Information
Copyright: Pari Ali (pari_ali) (41)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-12 10:58
Viewed: 688
Points: 2
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This little fellow sits on the same branch at the exact same spot each day, I took this picture from my fourth floor terrace just before sunset the picture quality isn't that great but as I lost almost all my pics today due to a virus I decided to post it anyways.
As to the name I am not sure. Can someone confirm it?????

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To badar: Thank youpari_ali 2 12-17 02:19
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2483 W: 132 N: 7068] (22079)
  • [2006-12-12 11:09]
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Hi Pari,
This looks like the Black Drongo. The only similar one is the Ashy drongo but that has a greyish tone.
Regards, Ivan

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  • badar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 0 N: 164] (775)
  • [2006-12-12 11:13]
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Hi Pari,

This is the fearless denizen of the birdworld, Black Drongo ( Dicrurus macrocercus, Grimmet et al). Earlier it was called Drongo or King crow ( Dicrurus adsimilis).

Looks like a drongo to me, but which kind?... fork tail makes it a good bet that your ID is correct...

Sorry that you lost your photos to a virus, but it looks like you will have plenty of opportunity for more.

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