Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus) — Least Concern Aves

Brown-backed Needletail

Hirundapus giganteus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Apodidae

About

The brown-backed needletail, or brown needletail, is a large swift.

Fun Fact

The brown-backed needletail is among the largest swifts worldwide, and at 23 cm is bigger than the Alpine swift and the white-throated needletail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the air, living on the insects they catch in their beaks.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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