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SPECIES PROFILE
Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata)
Hemiprocne
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Open woodlands forests near water
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Apodiformes
FAMILY
Hemiprocnidae
GENUS
Hemiprocne
📋 Description
SIZE
23-25 cm long 20-30 g
COLORATION
Grey with long forked tail crest green gloss
ADAPTATIONS
Long wings for agile flight perches high in trees
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open woodlands forests near water
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 1 egg in tiny nest on branch incubated 20-22 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects caught in flight
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss urban development
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Crested Aerialists: Crested Treeswifts glide with 25-gram bodies catching 8 grams of insects daily in Kerala's woodlands. Their crests and forked tails are distinctive.
2
Tree Perchers: These treeswifts cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's forests nesting on bare branches. Deforestation threatens their perches.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Woodlands ensure visibility for spotting treeswifts
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch crested treeswifts perched high on bare branches
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