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| Photographed on Christmas Island, December 2016 |
AUSTRALIA (696)
Originally known as Forktailed Swift before being divided into four species; also known as White-rumped Swift. 16-19 cm, wingspan 38-43 cm. Found in the air over open country, from semi-desert to coasts, islands, sometimes over forests and cities. Breeds Siberia and Himalayas, e to Japan, se Asia.
