Purple Needletail
Purple Needletail
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The Purple Needletail (*Hirundapus celebensis*) is a large and striking swift endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in Indonesia. It is known for its glossy, dark plumage which can appear purplish in certain light.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi, the Philippines, and some smaller surrounding islands in Indonesia.
How to spot
Scan the skies above forested areas, clearings, and coastal regions within its limited range. Look for its large size and the glossy, dark plumage, which may show a purplish sheen in good light. Pay attention to its distinct flight call.
When to spot
Year-round in its endemic island range. Most active during daylight hours, foraging over diverse habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi, the Philippines, and some smaller surrounding islands in Indonesia.
How to spot
Scan the skies above forested areas, clearings, and coastal regions within its limited range. Look for its large size and the glossy, dark plumage, which may show a purplish sheen in good light. Pay attention to its distinct flight call.
When to spot
Year-round in its endemic island range. Most active during daylight hours, foraging over diverse habitats.
Unlike many swifts that rarely perch, the Purple Needletail is known to occasionally perch on large, emergent trees or cliff faces, often in open, exposed positions.
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