Grey-rumped Swiftlet
A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies Scientific name : Collocalia marginata Genus : Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Grey-rumped Swiftlet, A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Botanical name: Collocalia marginata
Genus: Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The grey-rumped swiftlet is 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) in length with a square tail. The back and upper surface of the wings are dull dark blue with a moderate green gloss. The rump is paler due to the white margins of feathers forming the uppertail coverts. The throat and upper breast are grey with fine white scalloping merging into larger greyish chevrons over the lower breast and flanks, becoming white over the belly. There is sometimes a tuft of small feathers on the hallux, the rear facing toe. This species lacks the white spots on the inner webs of the tail feathers that are present in some Collocalia species.
Habitat
Grey-rumped Swiftlet typically inhabit a broad range of environments. They are prevalent in forested areas, which form their primary habitat. These birds also adapt to various open landscapes such as clearings and rural regions. Additionally, their presence is notable over water bodies like streams and near human-made structures like roads. They occupy diverse ecological zones spanning from coastal regions to highlands.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Species
Grey-rumped Swiftlet