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'''Alternative names: Mossy Swiftlet, Sunda Swiftlet''' | '''Alternative names: Mossy Swiftlet, Sunda Swiftlet''' | ||
| + | [[Image:Swiftlet, Mossy-nest Gomantong Borneo Malaysia AR-2 smaller.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Taken at an eco-tourism project <br />Photo by {{user|AdamRiley|AdamRiley}}<br />Gomantong Caves, [[Borneo]], [[Malaysia]], May 2010]] | ||
;[[:Category:Aerodramus|Aerodramus]] salanganus | ;[[:Category:Aerodramus|Aerodramus]] salanganus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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From other Swiftlets in its range only identifiable in hand or at nest! | From other Swiftlets in its range only identifiable in hand or at nest! | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Found in South-east [[Asia]] on N [[Borneo]] (possibly also in the south), [[Java]], W [[Sumatra]] and some small islands off Borneo and Sumatra.<br> | + | Found in South-east [[Asia]] on N [[Borneo]] (possibly also in the south), [[Java]], W [[Sumatra]] and some small islands off Borneo and Sumatra.<br /> |
Locally common or abundant. True status in some parts uncertain due to identification problems. One record from the [[Philippines]]. | Locally common or abundant. True status in some parts uncertain due to identification problems. One record from the [[Philippines]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Like other ''Aerodramus'' Swiftles this species is often placed in [[:Category:Collocalia|Collocalia]].<br> | Like other ''Aerodramus'' Swiftles this species is often placed in [[:Category:Collocalia|Collocalia]].<br> | ||
| − | Formerly considered conspecific with [[Uniform Swiftlet]], [[Palau Swiftlet]], [[Guam Swiftlet]] and [[Caroline Swiftlet]]. The five species form now a superspecies. Two subspecies of Uniform Swiftlet on [[Sulawesi]] are sometimes placed in this species. | + | Formerly considered conspecific with [[Uniform Swiftlet]], [[Palau Swiftlet]], [[Guam Swiftlet]] and [[Caroline Swiftlet]]. The five species form now a superspecies. Two subspecies of Uniform Swiftlet on [[Sulawesi]] are sometimes placed in this species. |
| − | Four subspecies recognized: | + | ====Subspecies==== |
| + | Four subspecies recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
* ''A.s. salangana'' on [[Java]] | * ''A.s. salangana'' on [[Java]] | ||
* ''A.s. aerophilus'' on [[Nias]] and other islands west of [[Sumatra]] | * ''A.s. aerophilus'' on [[Nias]] and other islands west of [[Sumatra]] | ||
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Found over different habitat around breeding caves. Feeds close at nest, prefering primary forest. | Found over different habitat around breeding caves. Feeds close at nest, prefering primary forest. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | + | Gregarious and often seen with other Swiftlets or Swifts. | |
| − | Nests | + | |
| + | Capable of echo-location. | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Feeds at lower levels and closer to nest than [[Black-nest Swiftlet]]. Most active during dawn or dusk. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Nests colonially in caves, often together with [[Black-nest Swiftlet]]. Nest built with vegetable matter and held together with little transparent saliva, so nest is soft and moist. Lays two eggs.<br /> | ||
Thought to be resident. | Thought to be resident. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Aerodramus+salanganus}} | {{GSearch|Aerodramus+salanganus}} | ||
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| − | [[Category:Birds]] | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Aerodramus]] |
Latest revision as of 09:41, 6 May 2020
Alternative names: Mossy Swiftlet, Sunda Swiftlet
- Aerodramus salanganus
Identification
A medium sized Swiftlet (12cm), very similar to Edible-nest Swiftlet and Black-nest Swiftlet.
- Uniform black-brown upperparts
- Uniform pale brown underparts
- Tail shallowly forked
From other Swiftlets in its range only identifiable in hand or at nest!
Distribution
Found in South-east Asia on N Borneo (possibly also in the south), Java, W Sumatra and some small islands off Borneo and Sumatra.
Locally common or abundant. True status in some parts uncertain due to identification problems. One record from the Philippines.
Taxonomy
Like other Aerodramus Swiftles this species is often placed in Collocalia.
Formerly considered conspecific with Uniform Swiftlet, Palau Swiftlet, Guam Swiftlet and Caroline Swiftlet. The five species form now a superspecies. Two subspecies of Uniform Swiftlet on Sulawesi are sometimes placed in this species.
Subspecies
Four subspecies recognized[1]:
- A.s. salangana on Java
- A.s. aerophilus on Nias and other islands west of Sumatra
- A.s. natunae on Borneo, possibly also on Sumatra and Natuna Island
- A.s. maratua on Maratua Archipelago (north-east from Borneo)
Habitat
Found over different habitat around breeding caves. Feeds close at nest, prefering primary forest.
Behaviour
Gregarious and often seen with other Swiftlets or Swifts.
Capable of echo-location.
Diet
Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Feeds at lower levels and closer to nest than Black-nest Swiftlet. Most active during dawn or dusk.
Breeding
Nests colonially in caves, often together with Black-nest Swiftlet. Nest built with vegetable matter and held together with little transparent saliva, so nest is soft and moist. Lays two eggs.
Thought to be 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) Mossy-nest Swiftlet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Mossy-nest_Swiftlet
