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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae) |
| Species | Hemiprocne coronata |
| Species Codes | cretre1, CRTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Treeswift belong to?
The Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata) belongs to the Treeswifts family (Hemiprocnidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify 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...
Where can I report a Crested Treeswift sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Treeswift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cretre1, or on iNaturalist.
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