About Dicrurus bracteatus Gould, 1843
Dicrurus bracteatus Gould, 1843 has primarily black plumage with iridescent blue and purple highlights, and crimson-colored eyes. The most notable feature of its appearance is its tail, which Morcombe describes as "long, outcurved and forked". At first glance, the tail feathers appear to be crossed over one another, similar to crossing your fingers. Young individuals of this species do not have the plumage highlights and spots that adults have, and their eyes are dark brown instead of crimson.
