Family
Dicruridae
Habits
Diurnal, Migratory Work singly or in pairs,
Habitat
Coastal Forest Wetlands, Rainforest; vine scrub and fringing open forest and mangroves; escarpment.
Notes
Photo East Alligator River, Kakadu N.P.
Breeding
October November December January February, 3-5 eggs, pale pink spotted red/purple. Incubation, brooding and feeding of the young is done by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Insects; nectar and fruit Insects; including beetles; cicasdas; grasshoppers and dragonflies. Prey is taken from the foliage as well as in flight.
Details
| Common Name: |
Spangled Drongo |
Scientific Name: |
Dicrurus bracteatus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
300-320 mm. |
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