Waterfall Swift
NameWaterfall Swift
Common NameWaterfall Swift
Scientific NameHydrochous gigas
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsUniformly dark sooty-brown to blackish plumage, appearing almost entirely black against the sky. There are no distinct markings or color variations.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, rapid chattering or screeching calls, typically given while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Sunda Islands of Southeast Asia, found in Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a swift, Uniformly dark plumage, Long, crescent-shaped wings, Powerful and agile flight, Strong association with large waterfalls
Description
The Waterfall Swift is a large, dark swift known for its powerful, agile flight, often seen soaring near large waterfalls. It spends most of its life in the air, feeding on insects.
