Uniform Swiftlet
Aerodramus vanikorensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-vanikorensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Uniform Swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.2 cm and a weight of 10.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small swiftlet (11-12 cm) widespread from the Malay Peninsula through Indonesia to Melanesia. Dark uniform plumage with a slightly paler rump. Aerial insectivore. Colonial cave nester using echolocation. One of the most taxonomically complex swiftlet species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.2 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 10.4 g | 0.37 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Small; dark grey-brown plumage throughout with rump barely or not at all paler than back; underparts slightly paler grey-brown; forked tail; unusually for Aerodramus, has minimal rump contrast; widespread Melanesian species.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found across Melanesia from the Moluccas and New Guinea east through the Solomons, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Resident in diverse habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Tiny aerial insectivore taking small flying insects and spiders; congregates where insects emerge over water.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Thin, high-pitched twittering; 'tsit-tsit' notes over Pacific islands; echolocation clicks inside caves; uniform dark plumage matched by simple unremarkable call quality
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Species | Aerodramus vanikorensis |
Distribution
Uniform Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family