Grey-rumped Treeswift
Hemiprocne longipennis
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A medium-sized treeswift (20-23 cm) found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo and the Philippines. Dark brown plumage with a contrasting grey rump. Aerial insectivore, often perching conspicuously on high exposed branches in small groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 35.9 g | 1.27 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males dark blue-grey upperparts with grey rump; chestnut ear coverts; white supercilium; underparts whitish with pale grey flanks; females lack chestnut ear patch; notably pale grey rump contrasts with darker back.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from southern India through the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. Resident in open forest and forest edge.
Diet & Feeding
Perch-sallying aerial hunter catching small flying insects, including flies and beetles, in swift low-altitude pursuits.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
High, screaming 'keeer-keeer'; shrill piercing calls from forest canopy; metallic quality; calls from prominent high perch in Southeast Asian forest; alarm a sharp scream
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Hemiprocnidae |
| Genus | Hemiprocne |
| Species | Hemiprocne longipennis |
Distribution
Grey-rumped Treeswift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hemiprocnidae family