Volcano Swiftlet
Aerodramus vulcanorum
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A small swiftlet (10-11 cm) endemic to highland volcanic areas of Java, Sumatra, and Bali, Indonesia. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over montane forests above 1,000 m. Colonial nester in volcanic caves. Closely related to Himalayan Swiftlet.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Small; dark sooty-brown upperparts; grey-brown rump barely paler than back; underparts dark grey-brown; forked tail; restricted to Java's volcanoes; notably lacks a distinct pale rump band contrasting with the dark back.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the volcanoes of Java at 1,000–3,400 m. Resident in montane forest near active and dormant craters. Very restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Entirely aerial diet of tiny insects and spiders; forages in large flocks over open country and forest edges.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
High twittering calls; thin 'tsit' notes over Javan volcanic mountains; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; slightly larger than many swiftlets; calls produce soft chattering
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Species | Aerodramus vulcanorum |
Distribution
Volcano Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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