But one type of bird—the fork-tailed drongo—is particularly good at foiling the cuckoos’ sneaky plan known as brood parasitism, according to a new paper published Wednesday in the journal ...

The drongo is a small bird – not much larger than a sparrow (if you don’t count the long tail). But don’t get fooled by its size. It is one of the most aggressive birds you will ever come ...

A drongo might, for instance, give two alarm calls of its own; if the target didn't flee, the bird would then utter the alert of a different species—often the alarm of its target—a switch that ...

Meanwhile, the drongo swoops in to pick up the remains. Researchers classify the drongo as ‘a kleptoparasite' - an animal that steals food from another creature that has caught it.

The drongo in the window The little bird with rare fighting qualities breaks the lockdown stupor Published - June 27, 2021 12:37 am IST P.M. Warrier READ LATER ...

The future of air safety could lie in the example of Drongo, Nemo and Titan. Those three humble budgerigars were among 10 – the others sporting names such as Milkyway, Blackhole, Tian and Rama ...

A FEARLESS black drongo takes on an Indian eagle owl — by hitching a ride on its back. Mayur Shinde, 41, caught the moment the drongo landed in Jaisalmer, India. She said: “Drongos are known ...

The Drongo Dilemma – wisdom from the trails Settle for the easy, or chase the dream? Lessons from the desk of an adman, birder and photographer. Dip Sengupta 20 Jul 2021 05:20 IST Follow Us ...