Paradise Drongo (Dicrurus megarhynchus)
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Paradise Drongo

Dicrurus megarhynchus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1832)

51–63 cmLength130 gWeight

The paradise drongo or ribbon-tailed drongo (Dicrurus megarhynchus) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The paradise drongo or ribbon-tailed drongo (Dicrurus megarhynchus) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. With a total length of 51 to 63 cm (20 to 25 in) and body mass of 130 g (4.6 oz), this may be the largest species of drongo.

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Questions

How big is the Paradise Drongo?

The Paradise Drongo is about 51–63 cm long and weighs around 130 g.

Where does the Paradise Drongo live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Archipelago).

Is the Paradise Drongo endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Paradise Drongo as Near Threatened.

What does the Paradise Drongo eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Paradise Drongo in?

It belongs to the family Drongos (Dicruridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
51–63 cm
Weight
130 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
178 mm
Tail
307 mm
Bill
41 mm
Tarsus
29 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Drongos Dicruridae
Genus
Dicrurus

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Paradise Drongo

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