Collocalia spodiopygius
(White-rumped swiftlet)
|
FAMILY |
Apodidae |
|
Species |
Collocalia spodiopygius |
|
Common name(s) |
White-rumped swiftlet, grey-rumped swiftlet |
|
Main colour |
Grey-brown |
|
Distinctive feature |
Dark grey-brown with black glossy wings and tail, size 11-12 cm |
|
Campus |
Cairns |
Description
This bird can easily be recognised in flight by the narrow, curved wings that are swept back. Upperparts are variable shades of grey with black on wings and tail. The tail has a shallow notch at the tip, legs and feet black, eyes black, bill black. Breed in caves and rocky hollows. Photograph courtesy of Ian Montgomery, www.birdway.com.au
