Caroline Islands Swiftlet
NameCaroline Islands Swiftlet
Common NameCaroline Islands Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus inquietus
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUniformly dark sooty-brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts, lacking a distinct pale rump patch.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched clicking sounds for echolocation, particularly in dark nesting sites, along with chattering and twittering calls during flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, including Palau, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.
Identifying Featuresdark sooty-brown plumage, long, pointed wings, shallowly forked tail, echolocating calls, agile aerial flight
Description
A small, dark swiftlet with long, pointed wings, known for its agile aerial flight while foraging for insects. It typically nests in caves and uses echolocation to navigate in dark environments.
