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Aerodramus vanikorensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
10.7 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 60

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 60).

DEF 44

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 44).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Sulawesi to Vanuatu Habitat: Forest & Woodland
12 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Aerodramus vanikorensis aenigma

    n, c, se Sulawesi, Banggai and Sula is. (e of Sulawesi)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis heinrichi

    s Sulawesi

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis moluccarum

    c, s Moluccas

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis waigeuensis

    n Moluccas and Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis steini

    Numfor and Biak (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis yorki

    Aru Is. (sw of New Guinea), Yapen (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea) and New Guinea

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis tagulae

    D'Entrecasteaux Arch., Louisiade Arch., Trobriand Is. and Woodlark (e of se New Guinea)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis coultasi

    Admiralty Is. and St. Matthias Is. (nw, nc Bismarck Arch.)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis pallens

    Lavongai (=New Hanover), New Ireland and Dyaul (=Djaul) and New Britain (e Bismarck Arch.)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis lihirensis

    islands ne of New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis lugubris

    Buka to Rennell and Makira (Solomon Is. except Tetepare)

  • Aerodramus vanikorensis vanikorensis

    Temotu (=Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.) and Vanuatu

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Aerodramus vanikorensis

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Sulawesi to Vanuatu

Sources & credits

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