The Greater Racket tailed Drongo | WILDLIFE SINGAPORE BIRDING | 4K

The Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) is a striking and charismatic bird found in South and Southeast Asia. Known for its distinctive tail feathers and impressive vocal mimicry, this bird belongs to the family Dicruridae.
Adult Greater Racket-tailed Drongos typically measure around 28 to 32 centimeters in length, with their long, distinctive tail feathers adding an additional 30 centimeters or more. These tail feathers end in spatula-shaped "rackets," giving the bird its name. The drongo's plumage is glossy black with an iridescent blue-green sheen, and it has striking red eyes.
Greater Racket-tailed Drongos inhabit a variety of forested environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, bamboo groves, and secondary growth forests. They are also commonly found in gardens, plantations, and open woodlands. These birds prefer habitats with dense canopy cover and open understory for foraging.
Greater Racket-tailed Drongos are highly agile and active foragers, feeding on a variety of insects, small vertebrates, and occasionally fruits. They are known for their aerial acrobatics, often catching insects in mid-flight. These birds are also opportunistic feeders, sometimes following larger animals or human activities to catch disturbed prey.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo is its vocal mimicry. These birds are excellent mimics and can imitate the calls of other bird species, animals, and even human-made sounds. They use this ability to their advantage, sometimes mimicking alarm calls to scare away competitors or attract other species to potential food sources.
During the breeding season, Greater Racket-tailed Drongos form monogamous pairs. They build cup-shaped nests from twigs, roots, and leaves, usually placed high in the canopy. The female typically lays a clutch of two to four eggs, which both parents incubate. After hatching, both parents share in feeding and caring for the chicks until they fledge.
The Greater Racket-tailed Drongo is not currently considered globally threatened and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. However, local populations can be affected by habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and human activities. Conservation efforts aimed at preserving and restoring suitable habitats are essential for ensuring the continued survival of this remarkable species.
Hello everyone, This is a Greater Racket tailed Drongo.
All the videos were captured in the Singapore nature reservoir. All videos were captured by Kaikee Leong.
You can view his Instagram page to see all the wildlife photos he captured in Singapore. @k.k.leong
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