About the Purple Needletail
The purple needletail, or hagibas in Tagalog, is arguably the largest swift in the world. It is native to the Philippine archipelago and the Minahasa Peninsula (Sulawesi).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Hirundapus celebensis |
| Species Codes | purnee1, PUNE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Needletail belong to?
The Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple Needletail?
The purple needletail, or hagibas in Tagalog, is arguably the largest swift in the world. It is native to the Philippine archipelago and the Minahasa Peninsula (Sulawesi)....
Where can I report a Purple Needletail sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Needletail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purnee1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
21
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