Moluccan Swiftlet
Aerodramus infuscatus
Moluccan Swiftlet (Aerodramus infuscatus) — Swifts of Australia & Oceania.
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The Moluccan Swiftlet (Aerodramus infuscatus) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 13.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Apodidae Swifts
- Genus Aerodramus
- Species infuscatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Apodidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Moluccan Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Moluccan Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Moluccan Swiftlet (Aerodramus infuscatus) is a member of the Apodidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sulawesi, Sangihe, Siau, and n, c Moluccas.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.4 g, with a wing length of about 10.9 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 183,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Moluccan Swiftlet?
The Moluccan Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 13.4 g.
Where does the Moluccan Swiftlet live?
The Moluccan Swiftlet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sulawesi, Sangihe, Siau, and n, c Moluccas, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Moluccan Swiftlet belong to?
The Moluccan Swiftlet (Aerodramus infuscatus) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Moluccan Swiftlet eat?
The Moluccan Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Moluccan Swiftlet migrate?
The Moluccan Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Moluccan Swiftlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Moluccan Swiftlet's range?
The Moluccan Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 183,000 km².
Conservation
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