Aldabra Drongo
Dicrurus aldabranus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Seychelles
- Family
- Drongos (Dicruridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Aldabra drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus) is a species of bird in the drongo family Dicruridae.
It is endemic to Seychelles, where it occurs only on the island of Aldabra. It has a small population of only around 1000 birds.
The appearance of this species is typical for drongos, with entirely black plumage, a heavy bill and a red eye.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Aldabra (southwestern Seychelles).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Aldabra 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.
