Polynesian Swiftlet
Aerodramus leucophaeus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-leucophaeus"></birdfyi-bird>The Polynesian Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.7 cm and a weight of 13.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
소사이어티 제도, 마르케사스 제도, 오스트랄 제도 등 프랑스령 폴리네시아 전역에 서식하는 작은 칼새류(10~11cm). 어두운 깃털. 공중 식충성이다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 23.7 cm | 9.3 in |
| 체중 | 13.4 g | 0.47 oz |
식별
깃털
Small; dark brown-grey upperparts with minimal gloss; pale grey rump band; underparts whitish-grey; forked tail; East Polynesian endemic from Society Islands; slightly more uniformly dark than some Pacific congeners.
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Found across French Polynesia including the Society Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamotu. Resident in forest and open areas; nests in sea caves.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore catching tiny flying insects, midges, and airborne spiders in fast low-altitude flight near caves.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
산란 수
2
소리
노래
High twittering; thin 'chip-chip' over French Polynesian islands; echolocation clicks in cave roosts; light-colored underparts distinguish it visually; calls unremarkable
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| 종 | Aerodramus leucophaeus |
Distribution
Polynesian Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family