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Seychelles Swiftlet

Aerodramus elaphrus

Vulnerable

Envergure

22,6 cm

Poids

11,266666666666666 g

Famille

Apodidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A small swiftlet (10-11 cm) endemic to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Dark grey-brown plumage with a pale rump. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest and coastal areas. Colonial cave nester. Population under 10,000 individuals. Classified as Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	22,6 cm	8.9 in
Poids	11,266666666666666 g	0.40 oz

Identification

Plumage

Small; dark brownish-grey upperparts with slight gloss; pale grey-buff rump band; underparts whitish-grey; forked tail; Seychelles endemic and vulnerable due to restricted range; slightly larger and less glossy than sympatric swiftlet relatives.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the western Indian Ocean. Resident on the main granitic islands including Mahé. Nests in sea caves.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds aerially on tiny flying insects and drifting spiders; often forages in mixed-species flocks over forest.

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.

Taille de la couvée

Son

Chant

Rapid twittering; thin 'tsit-tsit' over Seychelles islands; audible echolocation clicks in caves; endangered endemic; calls weakly in small flocks over forest and coast

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille	Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus	Aerodramus
Espèces	Aerodramus elaphrus

Distribution

Seychelles Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Seychelles Swiftlet eat?

Feeds aerially on tiny flying insects and drifting spiders; often forages in mixed-species flocks over forest.

Where does the Seychelles Swiftlet live?

Endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the western Indian Ocean. Resident on the main granitic islands including Mahé. Nests in sea caves.

Is the Seychelles Swiftlet endangered?

The Seychelles Swiftlet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Seychelles Swiftlet nest?

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.

What does the Seychelles Swiftlet sound like?

Rapid twittering; thin 'tsit-tsit' over Seychelles islands; audible echolocation clicks in caves; endangered endemic; calls weakly in small flocks over forest and coast

How big is the Seychelles Swiftlet?

The Seychelles Swiftlet has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 11.266666666666666 g.

What order and family does the Seychelles Swiftlet belong to?

The Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.