Silver-backed Needletail
Hirundapus cochinchinensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hirundapus-cochinchinensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (vencejos), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.6 cm and a weight of 86 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El vencejo de aguja de garganta plateada es un vencejo mediano del sur y sudeste asiático. Tiene plumaje oscuro con la garganta blanca característica. Captura insectos al vuelo sobre los doseles forestales. Habita en bosques y bordes de bosque. Migra entre los sitios de cría y de invernada. Como otros vencejos, pasa la mayor parte de su vida en vuelo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,6 cm | 14.4 in |
| Peso | 85,97999999999999 g | 3.03 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Large; blackish-brown body; distinctive large silvery-white back patch between wings; white throat and undertail coverts; short spiny tail; Southeast Asian species closely resembling White-throated Needletail but silvery-white saddle more extensive.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found from northeastern India and China through Southeast Asia to the Greater Sundas. Partially migratory; winters south in forest and open areas.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial forager on small insects and airborne spiders; among the fastest-flying of all swift species.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Dry, rattling trill with softer ending; rapid series of clipped notes dropping slightly in pitch as the bird gains speed.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Apodidae (Vencejos) |
| Genus | Hirundapus |
| Especies | Hirundapus cochinchinensis |
Distribution
Silver-backed Needletail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family