Tahiti Swiftlet
Aerodramus leucophaeus
Tahiti Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) — Swifts of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Tahiti Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 13.3 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 leucophaeus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Apodidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tahiti 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 Tahiti Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tahiti Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) is a member of the Apodidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.3 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 5.4 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 1,090 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tahiti Swiftlet?
The Tahiti Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 13.3 g.
Where does the Tahiti Swiftlet live?
The Tahiti Swiftlet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tahiti Swiftlet belong to?
The Tahiti Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Tahiti Swiftlet eat?
The Tahiti Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Tahiti Swiftlet migrate?
The Tahiti Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tahiti 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 Tahiti Swiftlet's range?
The Tahiti Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 1,090 km².
Conservation
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