Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

Dicrurus paradiseus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Dicruridae — Drongos

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Dicrurus paradiseus, is a widespread breeding bird of the Oriental Region in the family Dicruridae. It is a forest species and is notable for its elongated outer tail feathers, with the webbing confined to the tips. It is often easy to notice because it perches in the open. Its voice is varied and loud, and it can copy the calls of many other birds. The species is also known for marked regional variation, and it has become a well-known example of speciation through isolation and genetic drift.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Dicruridae — Drongos
Breeding range
Oriental Region: widespread
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
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Tours where you can spot this bird

15 tours in Thailand 9, Indonesia 4, India 1, Bangladesh 1

Private Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Birding Trip
Private Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Birding Trip
India / Canacona Private tour 4h

Quiet private forest birding in southern Goa for Malabar Trogon, hornbills, minivets, green pigeons and drongos....

From INR 4,800
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Bangladesh / Sitakunda Private tour 6h

Spend six private hours birdwatching on foot near Sitakunda with Eugene Prewitt, exploring local habitats for a wide mix of resident and sea...

From USD 140
5‑day 4‑night Bali Birding Tour
5‑day 4‑night Bali Birding Tour
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 5 days

A five-day circuit through Batukaru, Bali Barat, Bedugul, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu, covering Bali’s major birding habitats....

From USD 999
The 3 Day / 2 Night Bali Birding Tour
The 3 Day / 2 Night Bali Birding Tour
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 3 days

Three days of private birding across Nusa Dua, Batukaru, Bali Barat National Park and the montane forests around Bedugul....

From USD 590
2 Day 1 Night Bali Birding Tour – Tour Details
2 Day 1 Night Bali Birding Tour – Tour Details
Indonesia / Bali Group tour 2 days

A two-day Bali birding route from the cool Bedugul highlands to the lowland forests and coast of Bali Barat National Park....

From USD 395
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand / Khao Sok Group tour 3 days

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Luang Group tour 3 days

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 3 days

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birding adventure in Thailand’s highest mountain region, exploring divers...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 1 day

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich di...

Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Sri Phang Nga Group tour 1 day

Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip is a full-day guided birding experience in one of southern Thailand’s richest rainforest habitats. Ex...

Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Sok Private tour 1 day

Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

West Bali National Park Wild Birding with Iwan Melali
West Bali National Park Wild Birding with Iwan Melali
Indonesia / Bali Private tour 4h

A 2-4 hour wild birding trip in West Bali National Park with Iwan Melali, focused on Bali Starling, forest birds and seasonal shorebirds, wi...

From IDR 700,000