Drab Swiftlet
NameDrab Swiftlet
Common NameDrab Swiftlet
Scientific NameCollocalia neglecta
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown to blackish plumage, appearing rather uniform and lacking prominent pale markings. The 'drab' name refers to its generally duller, less glossy appearance compared to some other swiftlet species.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched chirps, trills, and rapid twittering calls, often used for communication and echolocation, especially within dark roosting and nesting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, including islands such as Timor, Sumba, Flores, and Wetar.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark, uniform sooty-brown plumage, Long, pointed wings, Rapid, erratic flight, Often associated with caves
Description
The Drab Swiftlet is a small, dark-plumaged swiftlet known for its rapid and agile flight. It forages for insects aerially, often over open areas, forest edges, and coastal regions. Like other swiftlets, it typically roosts and nests in caves.
