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Purple Needletail

Hirundapus celebensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
25 cm
Body Mass
180 g
Wingspan
60 cm
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 106

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 106).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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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: Oriental & Australasia: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Arch.) & Sulawesi & Banggai and Sula is. (Eastern of Sulawesi) Habitat: Forest & Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hirundapus celebensis

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Arch.) & Sulawesi & Banggai and Sula is. (Eastern of Sulawesi)

Sources & credits

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