drongo (Meaning)

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drongo (n.)

A passerine bird of the family Dicruridae. They are usually black with a deeply forked tail. They are natives of Asia, Africa, and Australia; -- called also drongo shrikes.

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drongo Sentence Examples

  1. Drongo is a bird of the family Dicruridae, found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
  2. Drongoes are medium-sized birds, with a long, forked tail and a distinctive crest on the head.
  3. Drongoes are insectivorous, and they are known for their ability to catch insects in mid-air.
  4. Drongoes are also known for their aggressive behavior, and they will often mob other birds, even birds of prey.
  5. Drongoes are social birds, and they often live in small groups.
  6. Drongoes are territorial, and they will defend their territory vigorously against other birds.
  7. Drongoes are sexually dimorphic, with the males being larger and more brightly colored than the females.
  8. Drongoes nest in trees, and they lay 2 to 4 eggs.
  9. The eggs are incubated by both the male and the female, and they hatch after about 12 days.
  10. Drongoes are predators, and they prey on insects, small birds, and lizards.

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A passerine bird of the family Dicruridae. They are usually black with a deeply forked tail. They are natives of Asia, Africa, and Australia; -- called also dro

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No antonyms found.

Drongo is a bird of the family Dicruridae, found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Drongoes are medium-sized birds, with a long, forked tail and a distinctive crest on the head.

Drongoes are insectivorous, and they are known for their ability to catch insects in mid-air.

Drongoes are also known for their aggressive behavior, and they will often mob other birds, even birds of prey.