White-throated Needletail
White-throated Needletail
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A very large and powerful swift, instantly recognizable by its prominent white throat and undertail coverts. It is considered one of the fastest birds in horizontal flight.
Where to spot
Forested areas, mountains, and open skies across East Asia and Siberia, migrating to Southeast Asia and Australia for the non-breeding season.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size, powerful, direct flight, and broad wings. Identify it by the prominent white throat patch and contrasting white undertail coverts, especially against a bright sky.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer in Northern Hemisphere) and during migration periods. Most active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forested areas, mountains, and open skies across East Asia and Siberia, migrating to Southeast Asia and Australia for the non-breeding season.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size, powerful, direct flight, and broad wings. Identify it by the prominent white throat patch and contrasting white undertail coverts, especially against a bright sky.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer in Northern Hemisphere) and during migration periods. Most active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Door Aviceda - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3815560
Credits:
By Ron Knight - Flickr: White-throated Needletail, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32065900
The White-throated Needletail holds the record for the fastest measured horizontal flight speed of any bird, reportedly reaching speeds of up to 170 km/h (105 mph).
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