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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Edible-nest Swiftlet

Aerodramus fuciphagus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
10.7 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 52

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 52).

DEF 38

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 38).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: Andaman Is. to Southeastern Asia & Lesser Sundas & Borneo and West-central & Southwestern Philippines Habitat: Forest & Woodland
8 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Aerodramus fuciphagus inexpectatus

    Andaman and Nicobar Is.

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus vestitus

    Malay Pen. (?introduced), Sumatra, Belitung (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus perplexus

    Maratua (e of ne Borneo)

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus fuciphagus

    Java, Kangean Is. (n of Bali), Bali, Lombok to Sumbawa (w Lesser Sundas, Flores Sea is. s of Sulawesi)

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus dammermani

    Flores to Alor (c Lesser Sundas)

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus micans

    Sumba, Savu and Timor (sc Lesser Sundas)

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus germani

    se Asia, n Borneo islets, Panay and Palawan group (wc, sw Philippines)

  • Aerodramus fuciphagus amechanus

    Anambas (e of se Malay Pen.)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Aerodramus fuciphagus

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Andaman Is. to Southeastern Asia & Lesser Sundas & Borneo and West-central & Southwestern Philippines

Sources & credits

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