Mascarene Swiftlet
Aerodramus francicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-francicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mascarene Swiftlet (Aerodramus francicus) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (segler), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 10.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A small swiftlet (10-11 cm) endemic to Mauritius and Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. Dark brown plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest and agricultural areas. Colonial cave nester using echolocation for navigation. Population stable but geographically restricted.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Gewicht | 10,419999999999998 g | 0.37 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Small; dark blackish-brown upperparts with slight greenish gloss; pale buff-grey rump band; pale grey-white underparts; forked tail; Mascarene Island endemic of Réunion and Mauritius with slightly dusky-toned underparts.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Mascarene Islands of Réunion and Mauritius in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Nests in sea caves and rock crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore consuming minute dipterans, midges, and ballooning spiders caught in continuous fast flight.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, rapid chittering; soft 'tsit' notes over Reunion and Mauritius; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; endemic island species; calls weakly; colonial roosting produces faint noise
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Apodidae (Segler) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Arten | Aerodramus francicus |
Distribution
Mascarene Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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