About the Waterfall Swift
The giant swiftlet, also known as the waterfall swift, is a species of bird in the swift family, Apodidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Hydrochous. It is found in Malaysia, Sumatra and Java, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It may be threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Hydrochous gigas |
| Species Codes | watswi1, WASW, GISW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Waterfall Swift belong to?
The Waterfall Swift (Hydrochous gigas) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Waterfall Swift?
The giant swiftlet, also known as the waterfall swift, is a species of bird in the swift family, Apodidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Hydrochous. It is found in Malaysia, Sumatra and Java, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It m...
Where can I report a Waterfall Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Waterfall Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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