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Volcano Swiftlet

Aerodramus vulcanorum

Least Concern

Envergure

24,0 cm

Poids

14,4 g

Famille

Apodidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A small swiftlet (10-11 cm) endemic to highland volcanic areas of Java, Sumatra, and Bali, Indonesia. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over montane forests above 1,000 m. Colonial nester in volcanic caves. Closely related to Himalayan Swiftlet.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	24,0 cm	9.4 in
Poids	14,4 g	0.51 oz

Identification

Plumage

Small; dark sooty-brown upperparts; grey-brown rump barely paler than back; underparts dark grey-brown; forked tail; restricted to Java's volcanoes; notably lacks a distinct pale rump band contrasting with the dark back.

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the volcanoes of Java at 1,000–3,400 m. Resident in montane forest near active and dormant craters. Very restricted range.

Diet & Feeding

Entirely aerial diet of tiny insects and spiders; forages in large flocks over open country and forest edges.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC.

Taille de la couvée

Son

Chant

High twittering calls; thin 'tsit' notes over Javan volcanic mountains; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; slightly larger than many swiftlets; calls produce soft chattering

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Volcano 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 Volcano Swiftlet eat?

Entirely aerial diet of tiny insects and spiders; forages in large flocks over open country and forest edges.

Where does the Volcano Swiftlet live?

Endemic to the volcanoes of Java at 1,000–3,400 m. Resident in montane forest near active and dormant craters. Very restricted range.

Is the Volcano Swiftlet endangered?

The Volcano Swiftlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Volcano Swiftlet nest?

Nest type: HC.

What does the Volcano Swiftlet sound like?

High twittering calls; thin 'tsit' notes over Javan volcanic mountains; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; slightly larger than many swiftlets; calls produce soft chattering

How big is the Volcano Swiftlet?

The Volcano Swiftlet has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 14.4 g.

What order and family does the Volcano Swiftlet belong to?

The Volcano Swiftlet (Aerodramus vulcanorum) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.