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Dark-rumped Swift

Apus acuticauda

Near Threatened

Envergure

34,8 cm

Poids

37,43 g

Famille

Apodidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A medium-sized swift (17-18 cm) found in hill and montane regions of South and Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to Indochina. Dark plumage with a contrasting dark rump. Aerial insectivore. Breeds on cliffs. Classified as Vulnerable due to limited breeding sites and habitat disturbance.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	34,8 cm	13.7 in
Poids	37,43 g	1.32 oz

Identification

Plumage

Dark sooty-brown throughout with dark rump concolorous with back; no contrasting white rump patch; pale white throat; underparts dark brown; Himalayan endemic cliff-nester; dark rump contrasting with white-rumped relatives is defining feature.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Répartition géographique

Found in northeastern India (Assam) and adjacent Myanmar. Rare and poorly known; found in forested hills and river valleys at moderate elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Aerial insectivore feeding on swarms of small flies, winged ants, and tiny beetles during sustained flight.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Son

Chant

Thin, high twittering with silvery sheen; rapid sequence of light notes with gentle tremolo quality at dawn and dusk.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille	Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus	Apus
Espèces	Apus acuticauda

Distribution

Dark-rumped Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded