White-throated Needletail
Hirundapus caudacutus
Least ConcernThe White-throated Needletail is one of the fastest birds in level flight, a stout, powerful swift of Asia. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, feeding high in the sky.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Forest
- Region
- Asia
- Scientific name
- Hirundapus caudacutus
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
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