Palau Swiftlet
Aerodramus pelewensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-pelewensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Palau Swiftlet (Aerodramus pelewensis) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.5 cm and a weight of 13.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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一种小型金丝燕（体长10-11厘米），特产于西太平洋帕劳群岛。体羽深色。属雨燕科（Apodidae），是帕劳的特有种，在岛上洞穴中繁殖。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 21.5 cm | 8.5 in |
| 体重 | 13.3 g | 0.47 oz |
识别
羽毛
Small; dark grey-brown upperparts; pale buff-grey rump band; underparts pale greyish-white; forked tail; Palau Island endemic; closely resembles Caroline Swiftlet but restricted to Palau and differing in subtle measurements.
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Endemic to the Palau Islands in Micronesia. Resident on all major islands; nests in limestone caves. Small but stable population.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial plankton specialist catching tiny flies, gnats, and airborne spiders in tight acrobatic flight.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: HC.
产卵数
1
声音
鸣唱
Rapid thin twittering; high 'tsit' notes over Palau islands; audible echolocation clicks in cave and building roosts; endemic island species; calls weakly in small flocks
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| 物种 | Aerodramus pelewensis |
Distribution
Palau Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family