Silver-backed Needletail

Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Silhouette: Aviceda (vectorized by T. Michael Keesey) · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Chitwan National Park
22 Verified sightings at Chitwan National Park From 2019 to 2026
268 Verified sightings across all 12 parks From 2019 to 2026
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Silver-backed Needletail

The silver-backed needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Southeast Asia, Sumatra, Java and Taiwan. It is a vagrant to Christmas Island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Chitwan National Park

White-throated Needletail
LC

White-throated Needletail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hirundapus caudacutus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
House Swift
LC

House Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Apus nipalensis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Asian Palm-Swift
LC

Asian Palm-Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
White-rumped Needletail
LC

White-rumped Needletail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Zoonavena sylvatica

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Himalayan Swiftlet
LC

Himalayan Swiftlet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aerodramus brevirostris

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Alpine Swift
LC

Alpine Swift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Tachymarptis melba

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Blyth's Swift

Blyth's Swift

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Apus leuconyx

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Crested Treeswift
LC

Crested Treeswift

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hemiprocne coronata

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
2 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
3 Cuc Phuong National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
<5%
4 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
<5%
5 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
6 Taroko National Park 🇹🇼 Taiwan
<5%
7 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
8 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
9 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
Insufficient data
10 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Insufficient data
11 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
12 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Silver-backed Needletail in Chitwan National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Silver-backed Needletail sighting in Chitwan National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Silver-backed Needletail in Chitwan National Park?

June has the highest sighting rate for Silver-backed Needletail in Chitwan National Park in our monthly data.

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