Waterfall Swift
Hydrochous gigas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrochous-gigas"></birdfyi-bird>The Waterfall Swift (Hydrochous gigas) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.2 cm and a weight of 38.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
A large swift (16-17 cm) endemic to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forested rivers and near waterfalls. Nests behind large waterfalls, where the name derives. One of the least known Asian swifts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,2 cm | 11.5 in |
| Poids | 38,540000000000006 g | 1.36 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blackish-brown upperparts with slight gloss; grey-brown underparts paler than back; pale grey-white chin and throat; no rump patch; robust-bodied and large; Southeast Asian waterfall specialist with uniformly dark plumage and pale throat.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found from southern Thailand through the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo. Restricted to rivers near waterfalls. Scarce.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial forager; feeds entirely on the wing on small flying insects, midges, and airborne spiders.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC.
Taille de la couvée
1
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Chant
Rapid, high-pitched twittering; sharp 'tsit-tsit' calls over Southeast Asian waterfalls; thin metallic notes; nest behind waterfalls; calls audible over roaring water
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Hydrochous |
| Espèces | Hydrochous gigas |
Distribution
Waterfall Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family