About the Moustached Treeswift
The Moustached Treeswift (Hemiprocne mystacea) is a species of bird in the Treeswifts family (Hemiprocnidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 4 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code moutre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae) |
| Species | Hemiprocne mystacea |
| Species Codes | moutre1, MOTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moustached Treeswift belong to?
The Moustached Treeswift (Hemiprocne mystacea) belongs to the Treeswifts family (Hemiprocnidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Moustached Treeswift?
The Moustached Treeswift is a member of the Treeswifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Moustached Treeswift sighting?
You can log sightings of Moustached Treeswift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moutre1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Treeswifts 4 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
4
Species in Family
185
iNat Observations
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