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Lesser racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus remifer) Dhakphel road, Zhemgang province, Bhutan. May 2, 2015 Bhutan,Dicrurus remifer,Geotagged,Lesser racket-tailed drongo,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Lesser racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus remifer)

Dhakphel road, Zhemgang province, Bhutan. May 2, 2015

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Amazing bird, a proud male without a doubt. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      The only one I've ever seen of that species with both intact rackets! Posted 9 years ago
  3. View Azura Ahmad's profile
    Azura Ahmad
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    Actually I think this is a Greater Racquet-Tailed Drongo... Lesser has much smaller streaming tail.

    Sorry for the low quality, it was perched in deep shadows.
    https://www.jungledragon.com/image/47343     Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Hmmm I don't think so. The length and width of the streamers can vary quite a bit (http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?Bird_Image_ID=91037&Bird_ID=2235&Bird_Family_ID=&Location=).
      Plus, the streamers are symmetrical, where they would be curved on only one side in a GRTD. Also, the actual tail is square (forked in Greater), the bill is small, and it has very flat forehead, not showing the shaggy crest that is typical of the Greater.
      But, if you want, it can put it up on BirdForum and ask the experts?       Posted 8 years ago
      1. View Azura Ahmad's profile
        Azura Ahmad
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        That's true... It did occur to me yesterday. Often i just assume anything with a big racket to be the GRTD without checking the tail shape. Or could there be some hybrid between the two? Hmmm... Posted 8 years ago
        1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
          Thibaud Aronson
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          Interesting thought, there are documented drongo hybrids, though, as far as I know, not between the two racket tail species. By the way, I'm jealous of your photo, I'd love to see a Lesser with those lovely elongated streamers, all the ones i saw at Bukit Fraser had broken streamers. Maybe this time! Posted 8 years ago
  5. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
    Thibaud Aronson
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    By the way, I see you were in Bukit Fraser, such a great place, I'll actually be there in 2 weeks! Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Azura Ahmad's profile
      Azura Ahmad
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      That's great! I'm planning to make another trip too, but have not decided on the dates :) Posted 8 years ago

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The Lesser racket-tailed drongo

The lesser racket-tailed drongo is a species of bird in the Dicruridae family. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Uploaded Jul 24, 2016. Captured May 2, 2015 06:11 in Unnamed Road, Bhutan.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm