Volcano Swiftlet
Aerodramus vulcanorum
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Berat | 14,4 g | 0.51 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
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
Rentang Geografis
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.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: HC.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
High twittering calls; thin 'tsit' notes over Javan volcanic mountains; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; slightly larger than many swiftlets; calls produce soft chattering
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Spesies | Aerodramus vulcanorum |
Distribution
Volcano Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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