An association of two New Guinea bird species

Abstract

An account is given of an association between the New Guinea Babbler, Pomatostomus isidori, and the Spangled Drongo, Dicrurus bracteatus. This would appear to be a feeding association, with the Drongo utilising the movement of Babbler flocks to flush insects into the air. Attention is also drawn to a similar note by D'Albertis concerning the Babbler and the Birds-of-Paradise. Mention is also made of other parasitic habits of the Drongo.