Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The crested treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata) is a species of tree swift. It was for some time considered the same species as its eastern relative, the gray-rumped treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis), but they do not interbreed where their ranges overlap. It is distinct in flight, with long, bowed wings and a deeply forked tail that usually appears narrow and pointed.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
India to southwestern China, Myanmar, and Indochina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Crested treeswift
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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