Ameline Swiftlet
NameAmeline Swiftlet
Common NameAmeline Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus amelis
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsDark brownish-grey on upperparts, with slightly paler underparts and a dusky throat/breast. The rump is often a slightly lighter shade of grey.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched chirps and clicks, particularly for echolocation within caves and during social interactions.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of its islands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, scythe-like wings, Streamlined body, Dark brownish-grey plumage, Aerial foraging behavior, Echolocation calls
Description
The Ameline Swiftlet is a small, fast-flying aerial insectivore characterized by its long, pointed wings and streamlined body. It spends most of its life in flight, foraging for insects over various open and forested habitats.
