A territorial Fork-tailed Drongo sits on a prominent perch at sunset on the look-out for any insects that fly past. They typically chase down prey
A territorial Fork-tailed Drongo sits on a prominent perch at sunset on the look-out for any insects that fly past. They typically chase down prey from such a perch, a technique known as 'sally-hunting'.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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