The Mayotte drongo is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is endemic to Mayotte.
Region
Comoros Archipelago, western Indian Ocean
Typical Environment
Restricted to the island of Mayotte, where it occupies remaining native evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, forest edges, and secondary growth. It also uses agroforestry mosaics, coconut groves, and wooded gardens when mature trees and perches are present. The species favors mid- to upper-canopy layers for foraging, but will descend to edge habitats to hawk insects. Habitat loss and fragmentation limit it mainly to larger forest blocks and connected corridors.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 660 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Mayotte drongo is a glossy black, long-tailed drongo found only on Mayotte in the Comoros Archipelago. It is bold and territorial, often mobbing larger birds and using agile sallies to catch insects. Like other drongos, it can be a capable mimic, weaving borrowed calls into its own varied repertoire.
Temperament
bold and territorial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with agile sallies
Social Behavior
Typically seen singly or in pairs holding small territories. Pairs are monogamous during the breeding season and build neat cup nests well above ground in trees. They actively mob intruders and may join mixed-species flocks along forest edges outside the breeding period.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A varied series of sharp calls, whistles, and buzzy chatters, often delivered from exposed perches. Includes mimicry of other local species, interspersed with scolding notes when alarmed.
