Often observed flying in small groups, these birds possess a distinctively solitary nature, preferring to keep their distance from other species while navigating the diverse habitats of parks, open woodlands, and deciduous forests.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Crested Treeswifts is their nesting behavior, which reflects their reliance on specialized adaptations for survival in their arboreal environment. Constructed with meticulous precision, their nests are tiny, shallow, and thin-walled structures made from a combination of feathers, bark pieces, and saliva—a remarkable feat of avian engineering that highlights the birds’ resourcefulness and ingenuity.

Positioned delicately on tree branches, these nests serve as incubation chambers for the Crested Treeswift’s limited clutch size, typically consisting of just one greyish-blue egg. Both parents share the responsibility of incubating the egg, with the female devoting more time to this critical task while the male ventures out in search of food to sustain the growing family.

Despite their best efforts to adapt to changing environmental conditions, Crested Treeswifts face significant threats from human activities such as deforestation and desertification. As forests are cleared and natural habitats degraded, the availability of suitable nesting sites and foraging grounds diminishes, placing pressure on populations and jeopardizing their long-term survival.

Conservation efforts aimed at protecting and restoring the habitats of Crested Treeswifts are therefore essential for ensuring the continued existence of this unique species.

Distribution

Country

Population est.

Status

Year

Comments

Bangladesh

2018

Bhutan

2018

Cambodia

2018

China

2018

India

2018

Laos

2018

Myanmar

2018

Nepal

2018

Sri Lanka

2018

Thailand

2018

Vietnam

2018