Satin Swiftlet vs African Palm Swift
Collocalia uropygialis comparé à Cypsiurus parvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Satin Swiftlet | African Palm Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Collocalia uropygialis | Cypsiurus parvus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 27,2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Poids | 5,4 g (0.19 oz) | 14,38 g (0.51 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Aerial insectivore catching tiny flying insects, midges, and airborne spiders in fast low-altitude flight near … | Exclusively aerial diet; consumes tiny flying insects and spiders, sometimes following insect swarms for km. |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Satin Swiftlet only
Aucun(e)
African Palm Swift only
Song & Call Comparison
Satin Swiftlet
Very thin, high twittering; rapid 'chip' notes over Bismarck Archipelago islands; echolocation clicks inside cave roosts; tiny; call barely distinguishable from other small swiftlets
African Palm Swift
Deep, hollow churring trill with resonant bass quality; prolonged vibrating call audible at significant range in open woodland.
Geographic Range & Migration
Satin Swiftlet
Found in the Moluccas and southwestern Pacific including New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Resident in lowland forest, forest edge, and open areas.
African Palm Swift
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Somalia and south to South Africa. Common in open areas near palms; nests in palm leaves.
Statut de conservation
Satin Swiftlet
African Palm Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
Satin Swiftlet
Tiny; blackish upperparts with satiny blue-green gloss; white rump band; underparts dark sooty-grey; forked tail; Oceanian swiftlet with satin-like sheen on upperparts distinguishing it from duller relatives in the region.
African Palm Swift
Slender and long-tailed; uniformly pale greyish-brown overall; underparts paler grey-buff; long deeply forked tail; pale uniform appearance with no contrasting markings; widespread African palm-nesting swift with distinctive slender silhouette.
About These Birds
Satin Swiftlet
A small swiftlet (9-10 cm) found in the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Dark upperparts with a satiny sheen and pale underparts. Aerial insectivore. Colonial cave nester. Recently split from Glossy Swiftlet based on genetic and vocal differences.
African Palm Swift
A slender swift (15-17 cm) with long, narrow wings and a deeply forked tail. Dark brown plumage. Found across sub-Saharan Africa in savanna and open woodland, closely associated with palm trees. Aerial insectivore. One of Africa's most abundant swift species.