Wings display hooked ends, and are widest at the middle before tapering into the body.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilySwifts
SizeTiny
RarityRare
HabitatEndemic to New Guinea where it is widespread in the lowlands and hills up to 550 m.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Iain Woxvold
Range map
Range map
3visible hotspots
14visible records
1states
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
Stubby-body, pale belly contrasting with short, dark, square tail. Distinguished from other swiftlets by distinctive cut-out in the base of the hindwing and also translucent base to the flight feathers.
Behavior
Voice, typical swiftlike chips, screeches and chatters.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland