Uniform Swiftlet
NameUniform Swiftlet
Common NameUniform Swiftlet
Scientific NameAerodramus vanikorensis
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)31.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly dark sooty-brown, appearing slightly paler on the underparts. There are no prominent markings or contrasting colors.
Vocalization / CallProduces a series of high-pitched clicks and chirps, primarily used for echolocation within dark environments like caves, as well as for communication.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia and Oceania, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and parts of Australia.
Identifying Featuresuniformly dark plumage, long, pointed wings, slightly forked tail, echolocation ability, fast, agile flight
Description
The Uniform Swiftlet is a medium-sized swiftlet characterized by its sleek, dark plumage and long, pointed wings. It is an aerial insectivore, spending most of its life in flight, often foraging in large flocks over various habitats.
