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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Mountain Swiftlet

Aerodramus hirundinaceus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
11–13 cm
Body Mass
10.1 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 67

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 67).

DEF 49

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 49).

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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: Australasia: New Guinea Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Aerodramus hirundinaceus baru

    Yapen (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea)

  • Aerodramus hirundinaceus hirundinaceus

    montane New Guinea, Karkar (n of ne New Guinea) and Goodenough (D'Entrecasteaux Arch., e of se New Guinea)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Aerodramus hirundinaceus

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: New Guinea

Sources & credits

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