Possible confusion with Tree Martin, which is much paler below with a paler rump, plumper body, and shorter wings.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilySwifts
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatDistribution A. t. terraereginae occurs in tropical north-east Queensland from the Claudie River on the Cape York Peninsula south as far as the Eungella Range near Mackay.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
327visible hotspots
35298visible records
2states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Abundant in tropical north Queensland.
Behavior
Almost always seen in flight; note slender wings, very quick stiff wing beats.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
New South Wales