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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Hemiprocnidae

Moustached Treeswift

Hemiprocne mystacea

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
70.1 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 70

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 70).

DEF 43

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 43).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Northern & Central Moluccas & New Guinea & Bismarck Arch. and Solomon Is. Habitat: Woodland
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Hemiprocne mystacea confirmata

    n, c Moluccas and Aru Is.

  • Hemiprocne mystacea mystacea

    New Guinea and w satellites

  • Hemiprocne mystacea aeroplanes

    St. Matthias Is., Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland, New Britain and satellites (nc, e Bismarck Arch.)

  • Hemiprocne mystacea macrura

    Admiralty Is. (nw Bismarck Arch.)

  • Hemiprocne mystacea woodfordiana

    Buka to Malaita and Rennell (Solomon Is.)

  • Hemiprocne mystacea carbonaria

    Makira (=San Cristóbal), Santa Ana and Santa Catalina (e of Makira; se Solomon Is.)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hemiprocne mystacea

Which family does it belong to?

Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Northern & Central Moluccas & New Guinea & Bismarck Arch. and Solomon Is.

Sources & credits

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