Sri Lanka Drongo
Dicrurus lophorinus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sri Lanka
- Family
- Drongos (Dicruridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Sri Lanka drongo (Dicrurus lophorinus) or Ceylon crested drongo, is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It was previously considered a subspecies of the greater racket-tailed drongo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Western Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sri Lanka drongo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
