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;[[:Category:Collocalia|Collocalia]] dodgei | ;[[:Category:Collocalia|Collocalia]] dodgei | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | A very small Swiftlet (10cm) | + | A very small Swiftlet (10cm). |
* Square tail | * Square tail | ||
* Plumage green-glossed with no rectrix spots | * Plumage green-glossed with no rectrix spots | ||
* No feather tuft on hind toe (only visible in hand) | * No feather tuft on hind toe (only visible in hand) | ||
* Not capable of echolocation | * Not capable of echolocation | ||
| + | ====Similar Species==== | ||
| + | Looks very similar to [[Glossy Swiftlet]] (not overlapping in range); but especially [[Plume-toed Swiftlet]] seems to be a problem. Plume-toed Swiftlet is 10-20% larger but this is probably not useful in the field. Color of the gloss is not helpful, though overall lack of gloss might be. Plume-toed Swiftlet has a capped appearance with a dark, glossy cap that contrasts with a less glossy, brown rest of face. This effect is less strong in Bornean Swiftlet. It may also be worth-while to check recordings before going into the field. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Endemic to northern [[Borneo]] (Mount Kinabalu).<br /> | Endemic to northern [[Borneo]] (Mount Kinabalu).<br /> | ||
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Resident, no movements known. | Resident, no movements known. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug15}} | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug15}}#[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377077594_Citizen_science_and_dodgei_records_revisiting_the_identification_and_distribution_of_Bornean_Swiftlet Identification] criteria of this species especially compared with [[Plume-toed Swiftlet]] |
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Collocalia+dodgei}} | {{GSearch|Collocalia+dodgei}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Collocalia]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Collocalia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 6 January 2024
- Collocalia dodgei
Identification
A very small Swiftlet (10cm).
- Square tail
- Plumage green-glossed with no rectrix spots
- No feather tuft on hind toe (only visible in hand)
- Not capable of echolocation
Similar Species
Looks very similar to Glossy Swiftlet (not overlapping in range); but especially Plume-toed Swiftlet seems to be a problem. Plume-toed Swiftlet is 10-20% larger but this is probably not useful in the field. Color of the gloss is not helpful, though overall lack of gloss might be. Plume-toed Swiftlet has a capped appearance with a dark, glossy cap that contrasts with a less glossy, brown rest of face. This effect is less strong in Bornean Swiftlet. It may also be worth-while to check recordings before going into the field.
Distribution
Endemic to northern Borneo (Mount Kinabalu).
A common restricted-range species.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly considered conspecific with Cave Swiftlet.
Habitat
Restricted to high altitude.
Behaviour
Forages in crowns of fruit trees, especially fruiting figs. A gregarious species.
Makes a bracket-shaped nest out of thin vegetable pieces. Lays two eggs.
Resident, no movements known.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Identification criteria of this species especially compared with Plume-toed Swiftlet
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Bornean Swiftlet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bornean_Swiftlet
