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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Mossy-nest Swiftlet

Aerodramus salangana

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
11.3 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 48

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 48).

DEF 35

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 35).

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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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: Sumatra & Java and Borneo Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Aerodramus salangana aerophilus

    w Sumatran is.

  • Aerodramus salangana natunae

    Sumatra, Natuna Is. (nw of Borneo) and Borneo

  • Aerodramus salangana maratua

    Maratua (e of ne Borneo)

  • Aerodramus salangana salangana

    Java

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Aerodramus salangana

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: Sumatra & Java and Borneo

Sources & credits

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