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Nest in large colonies, typically seen in very large flocks that fly fast and low.
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At a glance
FamilyStarlings
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Irrigated farmland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Woody Trees Scattered
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Richard E. Webster
Range map
Range map
277visible hotspots
36716visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Long-tailed, dark songbird. Adults glossy blackish with strong metallic green-blue sheen above in good light, bright red eye. Immatures dark above, pale with short, dark streaks below. Spangled Drongo somewhat similar but with flared tail shape. Inhabits forests, parks, gardens.
Behavior
Nest in large colonies, typically seen in very large flocks that fly fast and low.
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