Bornean Swiftlet
NameBornean Swiftlet
Common NameBornean Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus salangana
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark sooty-brown or greyish-brown plumage, often slightly paler on the underparts. It has long, narrow, pointed wings and a slightly forked tail.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched clicking sounds for echolocation within caves, as well as various twittering and chattering calls during flight and around nesting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in Malaysia (Sarawak, Sabah), Brunei, and Indonesia (Kalimantan).
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-brown plumage, Long, pointed wings, Cave-dwelling, Echolocation ability, Endemic to Borneo
Description
A medium-sized swiftlet with a dark, sooty-brown plumage and long, pointed wings. It is known for its cave-dwelling habits, where it nests and roosts, often using echolocation to navigate in darkness.
