About the Hair-crested Drongo
The hair-crested drongo is an Asian bird of the family Dicruridae. This species was formerly considered conspecific with Dicrurus bracteatus, for which the name "spangled drongo" – formerly used for both – is now usually reserved. Some authorities include the Sumatran drongo in D. hottentottus as subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus hottentottus |
| Species Codes | hacdro1, HCDR, HCTD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hair-crested Drongo belong to?
The Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hair-crested Drongo?
The hair-crested drongo is an Asian bird of the family Dicruridae. This species was formerly considered conspecific with Dicrurus bracteatus, for which the name \"spangled drongo\" – formerly used for both – is now usually reserved. Some authorities include the Sumatran drongo in D. hottentottus as su...
Where can I report a Hair-crested Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Hair-crested Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hacdro1, or on iNaturalist.
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