About the White-throated Needletail
The white-throated needletail, also known as the needle-tailed swift or spine-tailed swift, is a large swift in the genus Hirundapus. It is reputed to reach speeds of up to 170 km/h (110 mph) in horizontal flight, but this is unverified because the methods used to measure its speed have not been published. 75 km/h (47 mph) is more likely, but this is still at least 100 times the bird's length per second.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Hirundapus caudacutus |
| Species Codes | whtnee, WTNE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Needletail belong to?
The White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Needletail?
The white-throated needletail, also known as the needle-tailed swift or spine-tailed swift, is a large swift in the genus Hirundapus. It is reputed to reach speeds of up to 170 km/h (110 mph) in horizontal flight, but this is unverified because the methods used to measure its speed have not been pub...
Where can I report a White-throated Needletail sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Needletail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtnee, or on iNaturalist.
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