What does the Drongo (likely a juvenile) eat?

The Drongo (likely a juvenile)'s diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore (primarily), occasionally small vertebrates, nectar, or fruit

How it forages

Primarily aerial insectivores, sallying from prominent perches to catch insects in flight. They also glean insects from foliage and ground. Some species are known to follow larger animals or even humans to catch disturbed insects. They are opportunistic and may take small vertebrates, nectar, or fruit. Known for kleptoparasitism, stealing food from other birds.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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