Seychelles Swiftlet
Aerodramus elaphrus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-elaphrus"></birdfyi-bird>The Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 11.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
A small swiftlet (10-11 cm) endemic to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Dark grey-brown plumage with a pale rump. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest and coastal areas. Colonial cave nester. Population under 10,000 individuals. Classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 11,266666666666666 g | 0.40 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Small; dark brownish-grey upperparts with slight gloss; pale grey-buff rump band; underparts whitish-grey; forked tail; Seychelles endemic and vulnerable due to restricted range; slightly larger and less glossy than sympatric swiftlet relatives.
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the western Indian Ocean. Resident on the main granitic islands including Mahé. Nests in sea caves.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds aerially on tiny flying insects and drifting spiders; often forages in mixed-species flocks over forest.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1
Ses
Şarkı
Rapid twittering; thin 'tsit-tsit' over Seychelles islands; audible echolocation clicks in caves; endangered endemic; calls weakly in small flocks over forest and coast
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Türler | Aerodramus elaphrus |
Distribution
Seychelles Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family