Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

The Silver-backed Needletail is a large, swift-flying bird found in parts of Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is known for its impressive aerial acrobatics and swift flight, often seen darting through the sky in search of flying insects. With a distinctive silver-grey back and a white throat and belly, this species is easily recognizable in flight. Its long, pointed wings and deeply forked tail aid in its swift and agile flight. The Silver-backed Needletail is typically found in open woodland, forest edges, and hilly areas, where it can be observed hunting for insects in flight. This species is known for its remarkable speed and agility in flight, making it a fascinating bird to observe.

Habitat: Open woodland, forest edges, hilly areas