About the Whiskered Treeswift
The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) 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 whitre1 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 comata |
| Species Codes | whitre1, WHTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whiskered Treeswift belong to?
The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) belongs to the Treeswifts family (Hemiprocnidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Whiskered Treeswift?
The Whiskered 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 Whiskered Treeswift sighting?
You can log sightings of Whiskered Treeswift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whitre1, or on iNaturalist.