About the Gray-rumped Treeswift
The grey-rumped treeswift is a species of bird in the Hemiprocnidae family. Currently, four extant species are placed in the family. Like the other members of the Hemiprocnidae, this species is closely related to true swifts, but unlike true swifts, the treeswifts are arboreal, often seen perched on trees, high-tension power transmission lines, and pylons. When perched, the wing tips cross over the tail. This species is commonly found in peninsular Malaysia, but has an extremely large range; there is limited information about population trends.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae) |
| Species | Hemiprocne longipennis |
| Species Codes | gyrtre1, GRTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-rumped Treeswift belong to?
The Gray-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) belongs to the Treeswifts family (Hemiprocnidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-rumped Treeswift?
The grey-rumped treeswift is a species of bird in the Hemiprocnidae family. Currently, four extant species are placed in the family. Like the other members of the Hemiprocnidae, this species is closely related to true swifts, but unlike true swifts, the treeswifts are arboreal, often seen perched on...
Where can I report a Gray-rumped Treeswift sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-rumped Treeswift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyrtre1, or on iNaturalist.