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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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Description
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. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
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
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Typical needletails Species
Silver-backed Needletail 
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