Edible-nest Swiftlet
Aerodramus fuciphagus
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À propos
A medium-sized swiftlet (12-13 cm) found from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through Southeast Asia to Indonesia and the Philippines. Dark plumage. Famous for building nests almost entirely of solidified saliva, the primary ingredient in bird's nest soup, a luxury food item in East Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Poids | 13,040000000000001 g | 0.46 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Small; dark grey-brown upperparts; pale buff-grey rump band; underparts pale whitish-grey; forked tail; Southeast Asian species prized for white saliva nests used in bird's nest soup; plumage unremarkable but economically significant.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found from the Andaman Islands east through Southeast Asia to Borneo and the Philippines. Produces edible nests used in bird's nest soup.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial insectivore; catches minute flies, beetles, and aerial spiders while foraging near cave roosts.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 39-52 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Rapid twittering; 'chip-chip-chip' over Southeast Asian coast; strong echolocation clicks distinctive in cave roosts; colonial nester; calls produce audible clicking chorus in caves
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Espèces | Aerodramus fuciphagus |
Distribution
Edible-nest Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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