Atiu Swiftlet

Aerodramus sawtelli

Vulnerable

Envergure

23,2 cm

Poids

8,6 g

Famille

Apodidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

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
Envergure	23,2 cm	9.1 in
Poids	8,6 g	0.30 oz

Identification

Plumage

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

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

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.

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 53 days.

Taille de la couvée

Son

Chant

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
Ordre	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille	Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus	Aerodramus
Espèces	Aerodramus sawtelli

Distribution

Atiu Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Atiu Swiftlet eat?

Small aerial insectivore feeding on minute flying insects and spiders; forages over forest canopy and water.

Where does the Atiu Swiftlet live?

Endemic to Atiu Island in the southern Cook Islands. Resident on this single island; nests in limestone caves. Small and vulnerable population.

Is the Atiu Swiftlet endangered?

The Atiu Swiftlet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Atiu Swiftlet nest?

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 53 days.

What does the Atiu Swiftlet sound like?

Very high thin twittering; 'tsit' calls over Cook Islands; audible echolocation clicks inside Atiu makatea caves; vulnerable endemic; vocal near cave entrances only

How big is the Atiu Swiftlet?

The Atiu Swiftlet has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 8.6 g.

What order and family does the Atiu Swiftlet belong to?

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.