Thanks, Richard.
It's interesting to hear what happens in relation to this in another part
of the world. We certainly heard Drongos at times with groups in Sri Lanka
too. They're a northern species in Australia so I don't know if they're
involved here as I live in the south.
Regards,
Sonja
On 16 March 2016 at 04:29, Richard Boon <> wrote:
> Interesting question
>
> I would have liked more time to check the literature, but instead here is a
> personal view.
>
> In the coastal forests of eastern South Africa the Square-tailed Drongo
> (Dicrurus ludwigii) leads bird parties. They are early risers and seem to
> call until they attract a regular set of species. Dark-backed Weaver and
> Terrestrial Brownbul are almost always there. Then the party moves slowly
> through the forest. The Drongos are very sharp and quickly spot and
> fiercely mob small accipiters that might appear. In return they seem to be
> after any flying insects disturbed by gleaners. This is more often observed
> in winter than summer.
>
> Fork-tailed Drongo probably plays a similar role in woodlands.
>
> Not sure if this is published.
>
> Regards
> Richard Boon
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