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R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Apodiformes Apodidae

Mascarene Swiftlet

Aerodramus francicus

Mascarene Swiftlet · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
8.9 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 119

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 119).

DEF 89

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 89).

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How to identify

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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

Distribution: Indian Ocean: Réunion and Mauritius (Western & Central Mascarenes) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Aerodramus francicus francicus

    Mauritius (c Mascarenes)

  • Aerodramus francicus saffordi

    Réunion (w Mascarenes)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Aerodramus francicus

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Indian Ocean: Réunion and Mauritius (Western & Central Mascarenes)

Sources & credits

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