Pacific Swift
Pacific Swift
95
1 week ago
Points:
95
A large swift with a distinct white rump, contrasting with its otherwise dark plumage. It is a highly migratory species found across much of East Asia and the Pacific.
Where to spot
Mountains, cliffs, coastal areas, and urban environments across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size and the prominent white rump patch, which is a key distinguishing feature from other similar swifts. They fly with powerful, rapid wingbeats.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in the Northern Hemisphere, present year-round or as a non-breeding visitor in southern parts of its range. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Mountains, cliffs, coastal areas, and urban environments across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size and the prominent white rump patch, which is a key distinguishing feature from other similar swifts. They fly with powerful, rapid wingbeats.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in the Northern Hemisphere, present year-round or as a non-breeding visitor in southern parts of its range. Active throughout the day.
Credits:
Door ozma - _DSC9513.jpgUploaded by snowmanradio, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27131838
Credits:
By Stuart Price from Hakodate, Japan - Pacific Swift, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90938563
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Pacific Swift is known for its incredible migratory journeys, traveling vast distances between its breeding grounds in East Asia and its wintering grounds in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Loading...
Spotted
- Recently spotted
- 413 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago
Monthly observations
1 observation
Loading...
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
