Order: Trogoniformes Family: Trogonidae Scientific name: Harpactes fasciatus, Pennant, 1769 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Malabar Trogon is the only Trogon species found in Kerala. Description The Malabar Trogon is a medium-sized brightly coloured, sexually dimorphic bird which measures about 28-30 cm in length and 60...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Hemiprocnidae Scientific name: Hemiprocne coronata, Tickell, 1833 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Crested Tree-swift got the name due to the presence of the crest above the head. Description The Crested Tree swift is a small, slender, aerial bird, measuring about 20 to 25...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Scientific name: Aerodramus unicolor, Jerdon, 1840 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Indian Swiftlet is also known as Indian Edible-nest Swiftlet. Indian Swiftlet’s nest is edible and it is harvested occasionally for making soups and other cuisines. Description The Indian Swiftlet is a...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Scientific name: Apus affinis, JE Gray, 1830 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Little Swift is also known as House Swift. Description The Little Swift is a small swift, measuring 12-13 cm in length and weighing 20-25 grams. The overall plumage of is...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Scientific name: Cypsiurus balasiensis, J.E. Gray, 1829 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Asian Palm swift got the name due to their affinity towards palm trees. Description The Asian Palm-swift 12-13 cm in long and weighs 3-10 Gms. The overall plumage is pale...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Scientific name: Tachymarptis melba, Linnaeus, 1758 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Alpine Swifts are extremely fast fliers and they can fly at a speed of 125-130 km/hr. Alpine Swifts are also known as White Bellied Swifts. Description The Alpine swift is 20...
Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae Scientific name: Caprimulgus indicus, Latham, 1790 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Jungle Nightjar is also known as Grey Nightjar. Description The Jungle Nightjar is a small nocturnal bird, measuring 21 to 25 cm in length and 60 to 100 grams in weight....
Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae Scientific name: Caprimulgus atripennis, Jerdon, 1845 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Jerdon’s Nightjar is also known as Ceylon Nightjar and Indian Long-tailed Nightjar. Description The Jerdon’s Nightjar is 25 to 27 cm long and weighs about 45-50 gms. The overall plumage is...
Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae Scientific name: Caprimulgus asiaticus, Latham, 1790 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Indian Nightjar is also known as Common Nightjar or Little Indian Nightjar Description The Indian Nightjar is 23- 24 cm in long and weighs 40 to 45 Gms. The upper parts...
Order: Apodiformes Family: Apordidae Scientific name: Hirundapus giganteus, Temminck, 1825 IUCN Red list status-Least Concern Did you know? Brown-backed Needletail is also known as Giant Needletail and Giant Spinetail Swift. Brown-backed Needletail spends most of their life time flying. Brown-backed Needletail is the largest among the needletails found in...
