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Vencejo gigante

Hirundapus giganteus

Least Concern

About

The Brown-Backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus) is a species in the genus Hirundapus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Hirundapus giganteus (Vencejo gigante)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオハリオアマツバメ

Chinese 褐喉針尾雨燕

Spanish Vencejo gigante

French Martinet géant

German Eilsegler

Russian Большой колючехвост

Thai นกแอ่นใหญ่หัวตาขาว

Similar Species in Hirundapus

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Vencejo de Célebes

Hirundapus celebensis

Least Concern

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Vencejo de la Cochinchina

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Least Concern

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Vencejo mongol

Hirundapus caudacutus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vencejo gigante?

The scientific name of Vencejo gigante is Hirundapus giganteus. It belongs to the genus Hirundapus.

What is the conservation status of Vencejo gigante?

Vencejo gigante (Hirundapus giganteus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Vencejo gigante live?

Vencejo gigante is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Vencejo gigante belong to?

Vencejo gigante (Hirundapus giganteus) belongs to the genus Hirundapus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is Vencejo gigante endangered?

No, Vencejo gigante (Hirundapus giganteus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Vencejo gigante belong to?

Vencejo gigante (Hirundapus giganteus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Vencejo gigante?

The closest relatives of Vencejo gigante in the genus Hirundapus include Vencejo de Célebes, Vencejo de la Cochinchina, Vencejo mongol.