White-rumped Needletail
Zoonavena sylvatica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusZoonavena (White-rumped Spinetails)
- SpeciesZoonavena sylvatica (White-rumped Needletail)
About the White-rumped Needletail
The white-rumped spinetail or white-rumped needletail (Zoonavena sylvatica) is a species of swift found in the forests of Bangladesh, India (the Western Ghats) and Nepal. It is often seen over waterbodies in the middle of forest. It can resemble a house swift but has a white vent.
The white-rumped spinetail is insectivorous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-rumped Needletail in Royal Bardia National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 6 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-rumped Needletail in Royal Bardia National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-rumped Needletail sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-rumped Needletail in Royal Bardia National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for White-rumped Needletail in Royal Bardia National Park in our monthly data.