Drongo
noun
A type of bird, mostly found in the Old World tropics.
The brightly colored drongo was spotted flying around the tropical forest.
Often appears as...
- spangled drongo
- black drongo
noun
A stupid or incompetent person.
Don't be such a drongo, learn the rules properly!
Often appears as...
- act like a drongo
- don't be a drongo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of bird, mostly found in the Old World tropics.
The brightly colored drongo was spotted flying around the tropical forest.
Often appears as...
- spangled drongo
- black drongo
noun
A stupid or incompetent person.
Don't be such a drongo, learn the rules properly!
Often appears as...
- act like a drongo
- don't be a drongo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Bird Species
Remember, 'drongo' refers to specific bird species, not all birds in general.
I learned that a drongo is not just any bird, but a particular type.
Pro Tip 2/3Old World Tropics
'Old World tropics' means regions near the equator in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
The drongo is native to the Old World tropics like the forests in Madagascar.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Features
A drongo is often recognized by its forked tail and glossy feathers.
You can identify a drongo by its long forked tail.
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Safari Live - Day 272 PIPE...
birds chase them away out of you know sort of defensive behavior but given that this is where the Wahlberg's nest I feel as though they're sort of entitled to sit on that tree now that tiny little bird attacking the large raptor is known as a folktale drongo and they are full
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The sneakiest tricksters...
That sends meerkats, pied babblers, and others dashing for cover. But the drongo will also sound a false alarm when those other species have captured prey. As the meerkats and babblers flee, the drongo swoops down to steal their catches.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
a couple of Wahlberg's Eagles here being mobbed by its most likely a full tail drongo we just freewheeling down the road because I think that that predators gonna disappear off into the distance so sorry about that that I just carried on
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Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
and your comments and get involved on the largest game Drive in the world now it is a lovely warm afternoon little bit of a breeze started to come through seems like that eagle has been chased off by that little folktale drongo and
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Safari Live - Day 364 PIPE...
left to right now there's another guy on the tree that the drongo was on giving except a workout today can you see it he so sweetly says it's okay so it really must be some sort of proliferation of
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
heard an alcoholic so Craig pointed to the left and Craig it does sound like a pill spotted I'll it's actually it's a folktale drongo that's calling and I've
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
meerkats begin their search for breakfast the drongo can now begin his tricks but he must first win the confidence of his victims
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the drongo is the kalahari the greatest trickster
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Drongo Bird Tricks...
The drongo is the Kalahari's greatest trickster.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
folks health drongo shouting some hippo
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 272 PIPE...
birds chase them away out of you know sort of defensive behavior but given that this is where the Wahlberg's nest I feel as though they're sort of entitled to sit on that tree now that tiny little bird attacking the large raptor is known as a folktale drongo and they are full
Video examples
The sneakiest tricksters...
That sends meerkats, pied babblers, and others dashing for cover. But the drongo will also sound a false alarm when those other species have captured prey. As the meerkats and babblers flee, the drongo swoops down to steal their catches.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 65 PIPE...
a couple of Wahlberg's Eagles here being mobbed by its most likely a full tail drongo we just freewheeling down the road because I think that that predators gonna disappear off into the distance so sorry about that that I just carried on
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
and your comments and get involved on the largest game Drive in the world now it is a lovely warm afternoon little bit of a breeze started to come through seems like that eagle has been chased off by that little folktale drongo and
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 364 PIPE...
left to right now there's another guy on the tree that the drongo was on giving except a workout today can you see it he so sweetly says it's okay so it really must be some sort of proliferation of
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
heard an alcoholic so Craig pointed to the left and Craig it does sound like a pill spotted I'll it's actually it's a folktale drongo that's calling and I've
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
meerkats begin their search for breakfast the drongo can now begin his tricks but he must first win the confidence of his victims
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the drongo is the kalahari the greatest trickster
Video examples
Drongo Bird Tricks...
The drongo is the Kalahari's greatest trickster.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
folks health drongo shouting some hippo
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