author(s)
Gursimran Kaur and Tejdeep Kaur Kler

abstract
The study on the nest-site selection and breeding activities of Black Drongo in relation to habitat features was carried out for one year from January 2017 to December 2017 in the campus of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana i.e. location I, village Baranhara (district Ludhiana) i.e. location II and village Ladiankhurd (district Ludhiana) i.e. location III. The breeding season of Black Drongo extended from May to August at all the studied locations. Detailed observations on 18 nests of Black Drongo were made on its breeding parameters and egg characteristics. The clutch size varied from 3-4 eggs. The average incubation period was of 13±0.34 days. The hatching and fledging success of Black Drongo were noted. Tree species specificity (four indigenous and one exotic) of Black Drongo for nesting preferences was recorded. The data generated on breeding biology of Black Drongo along with habitat characteristics could provide impetus to conservation efforts of this species in agricultural ecosystem.