Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Dicruridae
Genus: Dicrurus
Species: D. paradiseus
A large black drongo with a notched tail and long, racket like outer tail streamers, a glossy neck, and an obvious crest that curves backwards. Juveniles are duller and often lack the tail streamers. An accomplished mimic with a variety of vocalisations including metallic jingling sounds.
Image Source: ebird
