Palau Swiftlet vs White-collared Swift
Aerodramus pelewensis 对比 Streptoprocne zonaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Palau Swiftlet | White-collared Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aerodramus pelewensis | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| 体重 | 13.3 g (0.47 oz) | 106.45 g (3.75 oz) |
| 食性 | Aerial plankton specialist catching tiny flies, gnats, and airborne spiders in tight acrobatic flight. | Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight. |
| 产卵数 | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Palau Swiftlet
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
White-collared Swift
Loud, screaming 'shreee-shreee'; powerful screeching trill; calls from large flocks over mountains; very audible; one of the loudest Neotropical swifts; alarm a harsh rattle
Geographic Range & Migration
Palau Swiftlet
Endemic to the Palau Islands in Micronesia. Resident on all major islands; nests in limestone caves. Small but stable population.
White-collared Swift
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
保护状况
Palau Swiftlet
White-collared Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
Palau Swiftlet
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.
White-collared Swift
Large; glossy blue-black plumage with bold broad white collar encircling entire neck; collar clean and complete; underparts black; large slightly forked tail; among the most recognisable Neotropical swifts due to …
About These Birds
Palau Swiftlet
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。
White-collared Swift
白领雨燕广泛分布于拉丁美洲山地，以白色颈环为特征的大型雨燕。