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Ashy Drongo




Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus salangensis), belonging to the family Dicrurini, is a rare passage migrant usually found in the wooded areas of Haryana. It grows up to 28 cm and is similar to the Black Drongo; but it is dark steel gray instead of black. The most distinguishing feature of the bird is its red eyes.

Ashy Drongo can be seen in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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