褐喉針尾雨燕 (Brown-backed Needletail)

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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

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Aves (鳥綱)

Order

Apodiformes (雨燕目)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Hirundapus

Species

Hirundapus giganteus (褐喉針尾雨燕)

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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灰喉針尾雨燕〔銀背針尾雨燕〕

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Least Concern

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白喉針尾雨燕

Hirundapus caudacutus

Not Evaluated

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紫針尾雨燕

Hirundapus celebensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 褐喉針尾雨燕?

The scientific name of 褐喉針尾雨燕 is Hirundapus giganteus. It belongs to the genus Hirundapus.

What is the conservation status of 褐喉針尾雨燕?

褐喉針尾雨燕 (Hirundapus giganteus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 褐喉針尾雨燕 live?

褐喉針尾雨燕 is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does 褐喉針尾雨燕 belong to?

褐喉針尾雨燕 (Hirundapus giganteus) belongs to the genus Hirundapus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is 褐喉針尾雨燕 endangered?

No, 褐喉針尾雨燕 (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 褐喉針尾雨燕 belong to?

褐喉針尾雨燕 (Hirundapus giganteus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 褐喉針尾雨燕?

The closest relatives of 褐喉針尾雨燕 in the genus Hirundapus include 灰喉針尾雨燕〔銀背針尾雨燕〕, 白喉針尾雨燕, 紫針尾雨燕.