About the Sri Lanka Drongo
The Sri Lanka drongo 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Drongos (Dicruridae) |
| Species | Dicrurus lophorinus |
| Species Codes | srldro1, SLDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Drongo belong to?
The Sri Lanka Drongo (Dicrurus lophorinus) belongs to the Drongos family (Dicruridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Drongo?
The Sri Lanka drongo 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....
Where can I report a Sri Lanka Drongo sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Drongo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code srldro1, or on iNaturalist.
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