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| − | {{ | + | '''Alternative names: Indo-Malayan Swiftlet; Robinson's Swiftlet; Lowe's Swiftlet''' |
| − | ;Aerodramus maximus | + | [[Image:Swiftlet, Black-nest Gomantong Borneo Malaysia AR smaller.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Taken at an eco-tourism project <br />Photo by {{user|AdamRiley|Adam Riley}}<br />Gomantong Caves, [[Borneo]], [[Malaysia]], May 2010 <!--EDITORS: this image does not appear in the Gallery-->]] |
| − | + | ;[[:Category:Aerodramus|Aerodramus]] maximus | |
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | With 12 to 14cm a quite large Swiftlet | ||
| + | * Glossy black-brown upperparts with uniform rump | ||
| + | * Grey underparts, palest on throat | ||
| + | * Shallowly forked tail | ||
| + | * In hand longer than [[Mossy-nest Swiftlet]] and [[Edible-nest Swiftlet]] | ||
| + | * Heavy tarsal feathering ([[Himalayan Swiftlet]] only little tarsal feathering) | ||
| + | ====Similar Species==== | ||
| + | Very similar to [[Edible-nest Swiftlet]], [[Mossy-nest Swiftlet]] and [[Himalayan Swiftlet]]. | ||
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | Found in south-east [[Asia]]. From southernmost [[Myanmar]] over the [[Malay Peninsula]] to [[Sumatra]], western [[Java]] and [[Borneo]]. An isolated population in southern [[Vietnam]].<br /> | ||
| + | Scarce to common in its range. Populations however are decreasing due to over harvesting of nests which are used for soups. | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Like other ''Aerodramus'' Swiftles this species is often placed in [[:Category:Collocalia|Collocalia]].<br /> | ||
| + | [[Volcano Swiftlet]], [[Himalayan Swiftlet]] and [[Indochinese Swiftlet]] have been placed in this species.<br /> | ||
| + | ====Subspecies==== | ||
| + | Three subspecies recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
| + | * ''A.m. maximus'' (Robinson's Swift) in [[Myanmar]], [[Vietnam]], the [[Malay Peninsula]] and wester [[Java]] | ||
| + | * ''A.m. tichelmani'' on South-eastern [[Borneo]] | ||
| + | * ''A.m. lowi'' (Lowe's Swift) on [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]] and western [[Java]] | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Recorded over a variety of habitats, from lowlands to mountains and over deep forest. Usually near breeding caves. | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Gregarious and often in big flocks together with Mossy-nest Swiftlet or other species. Most active at dawn and dusk. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Breeding season between September and April. Nests in caves in big colonies, often together with [[Mossy-nest Swiftlet]], [[Glossy Swiftlet]] and [[Edible-nest Swiftlet]]. The nest is made with feathers and large amounts of saliva and looks blackish. Capable of echo-location. Lays one egg. The nests are collected in some caves for the famous Chinese Swallow nest soup.<br /> | ||
| + | Resident. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Aerodramus+maximus}} | {{GSearch|Aerodramus+maximus}} | ||
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| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category: | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Aerodramus]] |
Latest revision as of 15:22, 2 April 2022
Alternative names: Indo-Malayan Swiftlet; Robinson's Swiftlet; Lowe's Swiftlet
- Aerodramus maximus
Identification
With 12 to 14cm a quite large Swiftlet
- Glossy black-brown upperparts with uniform rump
- Grey underparts, palest on throat
- Shallowly forked tail
- In hand longer than Mossy-nest Swiftlet and Edible-nest Swiftlet
- Heavy tarsal feathering (Himalayan Swiftlet only little tarsal feathering)
Similar Species
Very similar to Edible-nest Swiftlet, Mossy-nest Swiftlet and Himalayan Swiftlet.
Distribution
Found in south-east Asia. From southernmost Myanmar over the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, western Java and Borneo. An isolated population in southern Vietnam.
Scarce to common in its range. Populations however are decreasing due to over harvesting of nests which are used for soups.
Taxonomy
Like other Aerodramus Swiftles this species is often placed in Collocalia.
Volcano Swiftlet, Himalayan Swiftlet and Indochinese Swiftlet have been placed in this species.
Subspecies
Three subspecies recognized[1]:
- A.m. maximus (Robinson's Swift) in Myanmar, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula and wester Java
- A.m. tichelmani on South-eastern Borneo
- A.m. lowi (Lowe's Swift) on Sumatra, Borneo and western Java
Habitat
Recorded over a variety of habitats, from lowlands to mountains and over deep forest. Usually near breeding caves.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Gregarious and often in big flocks together with Mossy-nest Swiftlet or other species. Most active at dawn and dusk.
Breeding
Breeding season between September and April. Nests in caves in big colonies, often together with Mossy-nest Swiftlet, Glossy Swiftlet and Edible-nest Swiftlet. The nest is made with feathers and large amounts of saliva and looks blackish. Capable of echo-location. Lays one egg. The nests are collected in some caves for the famous Chinese Swallow nest soup.
Resident.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-nest Swiftlet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-nest_Swiftlet
