Grey-rumped Treeswift

Hemiprocne longipennis

Malay name: Layang-layang Berjambul Pinggul Pudar · Chinese name: 灰腰凤头雨燕

Family: Treeswifts · Status: Uncommon resident · Size: 18–21.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Resident in southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Identification

A large swift-like bird with dark glossy greenish crown, nape and mantle, blackish lores, greyish throat, and whitish underparts. Wings extend beyond the tail tip when perched. In flight, greyish back and rump contrast with the dark mantle and has contrasting black underwing coverts. Male has chestnut ear-coverts; female has blackish ear-coverts.

Habitat

Open habitat, parkland and forested areas.

Behaviour

Feed on small insects taken in flight. Usually perches high up on trees.