Dicrurus paradiseus - Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

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The Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) is a medium-sized bird with glossy black plumage, a distinctive forked tail with elongated outer feathers forming "rackets," and a crest of feathers on its head.

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Category:Animals

Subcategory:Birds

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Keywords:Dicrurus paradiseus, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, South Asia, Southeast Asia, aggressive behavior, birdwatching, drongo species, elongated outer feathers, feather crest, forest habitat, forked tail, glossy black plumage, medium-sized bird, mimicry, racket-tailed, territorial bird, wildlife photography

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