Atiu Swiftlet
Aerodramus sawtelli
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A small swiftlet (10 cm) endemic to the island of Atiu in the Cook Islands of the South Pacific. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore. Nests in small caves and sinkholes (makatea) on the raised coral island. One of the most range-restricted swiftlets, with a tiny population.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 23,2 cm | 9.1 in |
| Gewicht | 8,6 g | 0.30 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Tiny; dark grey-brown upperparts; pale grey rump band; underparts whitish-grey; forked tail; Cook Islands endemic restricted to Atiu Island; extremely small range and vulnerable status; plumage similar to Polynesian Swiftlet.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Atiu Island in the southern Cook Islands. Resident on this single island; nests in limestone caves. Small and vulnerable population.
Diet & Feeding
Small aerial insectivore feeding on minute flying insects and spiders; forages over forest canopy and water.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 53 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Very high thin twittering; 'tsit' calls over Cook Islands; audible echolocation clicks inside Atiu makatea caves; vulnerable endemic; vocal near cave entrances only
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Apodidae (Segler) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Arten | Aerodramus sawtelli |
Distribution
Atiu Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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