Moluccan Swiftlet
NameMoluccan Swiftlet
Common NameMoluccan Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus infuscatus
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown, with slightly paler underparts and a distinct pale greyish throat and breast. The wings are long and pointed, and the tail is slightly forked.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched chirps and clicks, typical of echolocating swiftlets, used for navigation within dark caves and communication.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Seram, and Buru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark sooty-brown plumage, pale greyish throat and breast, long, pointed wings, slightly forked tail, rapid, erratic flight
Description
A small, dark swiftlet characterized by its rapid, agile flight and aerial foraging behavior. It has a streamlined body adapted for continuous flight, often seen in flocks over various habitats.
