Moustached Treeswift
Hemiprocne mystacea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hemiprocne-mystacea"></birdfyi-bird>The Moustached Treeswift (Hemiprocne mystacea) is a bird species in the family Hemiprocnidae, within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.3 cm and a weight of 70.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized treeswift (25-30 cm) with a large, swept-back crest and a distinctive white streak from the eye. Found in forests and forest edges from the Moluccas through New Guinea to the Solomon Islands. Aerial insectivore, often seen perching on high bare branches. The largest treeswift.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 43,3 cm | 17.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 70,16666666666667 g | 2.48 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Large treeswift; dark blackish-grey upperparts with greenish gloss; bold white supercilium and long white postocular stripe forming moustache; chestnut ear coverts in male; white underparts; deeply forked long tail; Australasian species.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found from the Moluccas and New Guinea east through the Bismarcks and Solomons to Micronesia. Resident in forest edge and open areas.
Diet & Feeding
Sally-hunting aerial insectivore taking flies, beetles, and winged ants from an exposed tree perch; not continuously airborne.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SA.
Số Trứng
1
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, screaming 'kreee-kreee'; powerful shrill calls from New Guinea forest edge; largest treeswift; calls from exposed high perch; alarm a rapid piercing scream
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Hemiprocnidae |
| Genus | Hemiprocne |
| Loài | Hemiprocne mystacea |
Distribution
Moustached Treeswift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Hemiprocnidae family