Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
The Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata) is a uncommon treeswift found in 10 countries, weighing about 29 g. The crested treeswift is a species of tree swift.
About the Crested Treeswift
The crested treeswift is a species of tree swift. It was for some time considered the same species as its eastern relative, the gray-rumped treeswift, but they do not interbreed where their ranges overlap. It is distinct in flight, with long, bowed wings and a deeply forked tail that usually appears narrow and pointed.
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How to identify it
The crested treeswift is a large slender bird at 23 cm (9 in) length. This species is dove grey above and white below. The long swept-back wings are a darker grey above. This treeswift has a crest and a long, deeply forked tail. The adult male has orange cheeks and ear coverts with a narrow streak of white under the eye and a trace of a white supercilium. The female also has a thin white stripe below the eye running below the grey cheek and ear coverts.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Crested Treeswift can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Crested Treeswift?
- The crested treeswift is a large slender bird at 23 cm (9 in) length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Crested Treeswift?
- The Crested Treeswift is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Treeswift?
- The Crested Treeswift occurs in 10 countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a Crested Treeswift?
- The Crested Treeswift is most easily confused with the Grey-rumped Treeswift, the Whiskered Treeswift and the Moustached Treeswift.
- Is the Crested Treeswift endangered?
- The Crested Treeswift is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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