Edible-nest Swiftlet vs Chestnut-collared Swift

Aerodramus fuciphagus 比較対象 Streptoprocne rutila

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Edible-nest Swiftlet Chestnut-collared Swift
学名 Aerodramus fuciphagus Streptoprocne rutila
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Apodidae Apodidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 22.6 cm (8.9 in) 26.0 cm (10.2 in)
体重 13.040000000000001 g (0.46 oz) 21.8 g (0.77 oz)
食性 Obligate aerial insectivore; catches minute flies, beetles, and aerial spiders while foraging near cave roosts. Entirely airborne feeder on tiny flies, gnats, and airborne arachnids; one of the most aerial …
一腹卵数 1-2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Edible-nest Swiftlet only

Chestnut-collared Swift only

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Song & Call Comparison

Edible-nest Swiftlet

さえずり

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

Chestnut-collared Swift

さえずり

High, screaming trill; rapid 'scree-scree' in flight; shrill and penetrating; calls over Neotropical mountains and canyon edges; alarm a rapid screeching chatter

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Geographic Range & Migration

Edible-nest Swiftlet

Found from the Andaman Islands east through Southeast Asia to Borneo and the Philippines. Produces edible nests used in bird's nest soup.

Chestnut-collared Swift

Found from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America and South America to Argentina. Resident in highlands near mountain cliffs.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Edible-nest Swiftlet

Least Concern

Chestnut-collared Swift

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How to Tell Them Apart

Edible-nest Swiftlet

羽毛

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 …

Chestnut-collared Swift

羽毛

Dark blackish-brown body with diagnostic rich chestnut collar encircling entire neck; collar bold and complete; underparts slightly paler brown; small swift with striking warm-toned neck band contrasting vividly with dark …

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About These Birds

Edible-nest Swiftlet

ナンヨウアナツバメは東南アジア全域に分布し、唾液のみで作った白い巣がツバメの巣として食用に供される。

Chestnut-collared Swift

チェストナットカラードスウィフトは中央アメリカと南アメリカ北部の山岳地帯に生息するアマツバメである。

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