Racket Tailed Collection

Greater racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus paradiseus (Malabar shrike, Lanius malabaricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged racket-tailed humming-bird, Trochilus underwoodii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Lesser racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus remifer, and Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Golden-mantled racket-tail, Prioniturus platurus (Racket-tailed parrot, Psittacus setarius). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Asian fairy-bluebird and racket-tailed treepie
Asian fairy-bluebird, Irena puella, male 1, female 2, and racket-tailed treepie, Crypsirina temia 3. Copied from Horsfelds Zoological Researches in Java

Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer peracensis) adult, with one tail racket missing, perched on twig, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia) two adults, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, november
Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia) two adults, perched on branch, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia) adult, bathing in forest pool, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, february
Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia) adult, bathing in forest pool, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
KF-8267 Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Racket-Tailed Birds" The Greater racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) mesmerizes with its long, elegant tail feathers that resemble a delicate musical instrument. With its striking white boots and vibrant plumage, the White-booted racket tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) is a true showstopper in the avian world. The Lesser racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus remifer) may have lost one of its distinctive rackets, but it still captivates us with its sleek black feathers and melodious calls. Behold the Golden-mantled racket-tail (Prioniturus platurus), adorned in shimmering hues reminiscent of precious metals, as it flits through tropical forests like a jewel on wings. A harmonious duo takes flight - the Asian fairy-bluebird and racket-tailed treepie grace our skies with their colorful presence, creating a symphony of beauty wherever they go. Witness nature's masterpiece as the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo perches gracefully on a twig in Way Kambas National Park, showcasing its regal stature amidst lush greenery. In Thailand's Kaeng Krachan region, listen to the enchanting call of the Racket-tailed Treepie as it proudly announces its presence from atop a swaying twig during May's golden days. Despite missing one tail racket, the Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo remains resilient and poised on another twig, reminding us that even imperfections can be embraced with elegance and grace. Immerse yourself in nature's tranquility at Kaeng Krachan National Park where you might spot an exquisite Racket-tailed Treepie perched on a log or standing at the edge of a forest pool – truly an ethereal sight.