Scientific Name: Hirundapus cochinchinensis
Malay Name: Layang-layang Besar Rengkung Pudar
Chinese Name: 灰喉针尾雨燕
Range:
Found from Nepal, Indian subcontinent to southern China and winters to Southeast Asia except the Philippines
Taxonomy:
Monotypic
Size: 20.5-22 cm
Identification: Resembles Brown-backed Needletail but centre of saddle distinctively silvery-grey and lacks white spot on lores. Distinguished from White-throated Needletail by the paler, brownish-grey throat patch.
Similar looking species: Brown-backed Needletail, White-throated Needletail
Habitat: Forested and open areas.
Behaviour/Ecology: Highly active, only staying at one site for any length of time if drinking or feeding. Often seen in association with Brown-backed Needletail.
Local Status: Rare migrant
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Bukit Timah Nature Park (summit), Dairy Farm Nature Park and Central Catchment Forest.
Photos:
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
Reference:
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
Phil Chantler (1999) Swifts: A Guide to the Swifts and Treeswifts of the World, 2nd edition
