Marquesan Swiftlet
Marquesan Swiftlet · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 13.4 gEstimated traits
- Diet
- InvertebratesEstimated traits
- Migration
- ResidentEstimated traits
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 59).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 41).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
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
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Aerodramus ocistus ocistus
Eiao, Nuku Hiva and Ua Huka (n Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia)
- Aerodramus ocistus gilliardi
Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Tahuata and Mohotani (s Marquesas Is., ne Polynesia)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Aerodramus ocistus
Which family does it belong to?
Swifts (Apodidae)
Where is it found?
Pacific Ocean: Marquesas Is. (Northeastern Polynesia)
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Eric VanderWerf · Macaulay Library terms
