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   drongo

   /ˈdrɒŋɡəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a songbird with glossy black plumage and typically a long forked tail and a crest, found in Africa, southern Asia, and Australia.
   • 2. a stupid or incompetent person: informal Australian, New Zealand "I gave that drongo fifty dollars and he only gave me change for ten!"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from Malagasy. drongo (sense 2) is said to be from the name of an Australian racehorse of the 1920s which consistently finished last or near last.

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2. www.stuff.co.nz › entertainment › 300797582Drongo isn't as bad as dickhead, says drummer of band The Drongos

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   Sep 24, 2024 · “It’s not as bad as complete idiot, or dickhead or asshole.” Being a “drongo” he said, is on level with someone having a moment, maybe “spilling a cup of tea or something”.

3. singaporebirds.com › greater-racket-tailed-drongoGreater Racket-tailed Drongo – Birds of Singapore

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   Scientific Name: Dicrurus paradiseus. Malay Name: Cecawi Anting-anting Besar. Chinese Name: 大盘尾. Range: Breeding Range: (OR) widespread. Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: grandis, rangoonensis, paradiseus, johni, ceylonicus, otiosus, nicobariensis, hypoballus, platurus, microlophus, brachyphorus, banguey, formosus.

4. blog.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com › hairThe Hair-Crested Drongo in Rajaji National Park

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   Oct 3, 2024 · The Hair-Crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus) is a striking bird species that has garnered attention among ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. Known for its distinctive plumage and vocal prowess, this drongo is a significant inhabitant of the Indian subcontinent’s diverse ecosystems.

5. blog.junglesafarirajajinationalpark.com › lesserLesser Racket-Tailed Drongo in Rajaji National Park

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   Sep 25, 2024 · The Lesser Racket-Tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer) is a captivating bird species known for its striking appearance and distinctive call. This drongo, with its characteristic long, forked tail feathers, stands out among the avian inhabitants of Rajaji National Park.

6. www.birdsofindia.org › dicrurus-hottentottusDicrurus hottentottus (Linnaeus, 1766) - Hair-crested Drongo

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Dicrurus hottentottus (Linnaeus, 1766) – Hair-crested Drongo. In Satose, V., A. Bayani, V. Ramachandran, P. Roy, and K. Kunte (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 2.17. Published by the Indian Foundation for Butterflies. URL: https://www.birdsofindia.org/dicrurus-hottentottus, accessed 2024/09/26.

7. datazone.birdlife.org › factsheet › Sumatran-DrongoSumatran Drongo (Dicrurus sumatranus) - BirdLife species ...

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   Sep 21, 2024 · Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 350,000 km 2. Country endemic: yes. Attributes. Land-mass type - shelf island. Realm - Indomalayan. IUCN System - Terrestrial. Recommended citation. BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Sumatran Drongo Dicrurus sumatranus.

8. singaporebirds.com › species › black-drongoBlack Drongo - Birds of Singapore

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   Chinese Name: 黑卷尾. Range: Breeding Range: (OR) widespread. Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: albirictus, macrocercus, minor, cathoecus, thai, harterti, javanus. Size: 27-28.5 cm. Identification: Medium-sized drongo with sleek, uniform black plumage. Long, deeply forked tail.