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Silver-backed Needletail
A species of Typical needletails Scientific name : Hirundapus cochinchinensis Genus : Typical needletails
Silver-backed Needletail, A species of Typical needletails
Botanical name: Hirundapus cochinchinensis
Genus: Typical needletails
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Description
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Description
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The silver-backed needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Southeast Asia, Sumatra, Java and Taiwan. It is a vagrant to Christmas Island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Silver-backed Needletail, a highly mobile bird, feeds primarily on newly hatched insects, often over water. It forages sometimes in the company of other swift species. Silver-backed Needletail forms small groups and stays in areas with abundant food.
Habitat
The silver-backed Needletail is typically found in the central lowlands and forests, particularly thriving in primary forests. This bird shows a preference for habitats close to water sources, ranging from lowland regions to higher forested areas. Its broader geographical distribution includes a range of environmental conditions across the Indian Subcontinent, with habitats extending from agricultural wetlands, such as paddy fields, to various forest ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Typical needletails Species
Silver-backed Needletail