White-throated Needletail

Hirundapus caudacutus

Order

APODIFORMES

Family

Swifts (Apodidae)

Code 4

WTNE

Code 6

HIRCAU

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown to brown-black.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray-brown
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Gray-brown
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 19-23 cm (7.5-9 in)
Weight: 119 g (4.2 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Gray-brown and white.
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Very swift flight with several rapid wing beats followed by swooping glides.
Wingspan Range: 51 cm (20 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray-brown
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Black

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