Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus
Estimated average number of individuals by week based on eBird data, Jul 2014 to Jun 2024
Peak week Jan 08-Jan 14
Early date 01 Jul 1993
Late date 13 May 2017
Usually seen during the raptor migration period in Oct and Nov. Decent views or photographs are required to rule out the similar Silver-backed Needletail, which has a slightly paler throat.