Purple Needletail

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Hirundapus

Species

Hirundapus celebensis (Purple Needletail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セレベスハリオアマツバメ

Chinese 紫針尾雨燕

Spanish Vencejo de Célebes

French Martinet des Célèbes

German Purpursegler

Russian Пурпурный иглохвостый стриж

Similar Species in Hirundapus

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Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Least Concern

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Brown-backed Needletail

Hirundapus giganteus

Least Concern

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White-throated Needletail

Hirundapus caudacutus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Needletail?

The scientific name of Purple Needletail is Hirundapus celebensis. It belongs to the genus Hirundapus.

What is the conservation status of Purple Needletail?

Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple Needletail live?

Purple Needletail is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Purple Needletail belong to?

Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis) belongs to the genus Hirundapus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is Purple Needletail endangered?

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

What kingdom does Purple Needletail belong to?

Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Purple Needletail?

The closest relatives of Purple Needletail in the genus Hirundapus include Silver-backed Needletail, Brown-backed Needletail, White-throated Needletail.