Asian Palm Swift
Asian Palm Swift
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The Asian Palm Swift is a slender, aerial insectivore strongly associated with palm trees across its range. It's a common and widespread species in cultivated and open habitats.
Where to spot
Found across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of southern China, where palm trees are prevalent.
How to spot
Look for them circling around palm trees, often in small groups. Their slender body, long, pointed wings, and rapid, fluttering wingbeats are characteristic.
When to spot
A resident species year-round, active throughout the day from dawn to dusk.
Where to spot
Found across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of southern China, where palm trees are prevalent.
How to spot
Look for them circling around palm trees, often in small groups. Their slender body, long, pointed wings, and rapid, fluttering wingbeats are characteristic.
When to spot
A resident species year-round, active throughout the day from dawn to dusk.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many swifts, Asian Palm Swifts build their unique, tiny cup-shaped nests directly on the underside of large palm fronds, often attaching eggs to the nest with saliva.
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- 5837 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 19 hours ago
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