Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
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The Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo is a widely distributed Asian cuckoo that mimics drongos but is characterized by a less deeply forked or even square-tipped tail. It is a known brood parasite of various small passerine birds.
Where to spot
Found across a vast range in Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to Indonesia, inhabiting a variety of forest types, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage and general drongo-like appearance. Pay close attention to the tail shape – it is typically more square than deeply forked. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Resident in many parts of its range, but some populations undertake migratory movements, particularly those at higher latitudes or altitudes. Most vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Found across a vast range in Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to Indonesia, inhabiting a variety of forest types, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage and general drongo-like appearance. Pay close attention to the tail shape – it is typically more square than deeply forked. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Resident in many parts of its range, but some populations undertake migratory movements, particularly those at higher latitudes or altitudes. Most vocal during the breeding season.
Despite its striking visual mimicry of drongos, its flight pattern is often more direct and less undulating than that of actual drongos, a subtle but useful clue for identification in the field.
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