Tenggara Swiftlet
NameTenggara Swiftlet
Common NameTenggara Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus sororum
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUniformly dark sooty-brown plumage on the upperparts, with slightly paler, grayish-brown underparts, particularly on the throat and belly.
Vocalization / CallProduces high-pitched chirps, trills, and clicking sounds, which are used for communication and echolocation, especially when navigating dark nesting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark sooty-brown plumage, Slightly paler underparts, Forked tail, Aerial foraging, Nesting in caves or man-made structures
Description
The Tenggara Swiftlet is a small, dark-plumaged aerial insectivore endemic to Sulawesi and surrounding islands. It is known for its rapid flight and ability to use echolocation to navigate dark environments, often nesting in caves or man-made structures.
