Three-toed Swiftlet

Aerodramus papuensis

Three-toed Swiftlet (Aerodramus papuensis) — Swifts of Australia & Oceania.

The Three-toed Swiftlet (Aerodramus papuensis) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 19.9 g.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

DD Data Deficient

Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Apodiformes
Family Apodidae Swifts
Genus Aerodramus
Species papuensis

Where it lives

Patchily in northern, southeastern New Guinea

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 19.9 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Apodidae
Order: Apodiformes
Habitat: Grassland & open country

How to identify

Similar birds

Data Deficient

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Three-toed Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of rocky terrain, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.

Migration

The Three-toed Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Three-toed Swiftlet (Aerodramus papuensis) is a species of bird in the Apodidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU patchily in n, se New Guinea.

It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 19.9 g, with a wing length of about 13.3 cm and a tail of around 5.1 cm.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 164,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Three-toed Swiftlet?

The Three-toed Swiftlet is a small bird that weighs around 19.9 g.

Where does the Three-toed Swiftlet live?

The Three-toed Swiftlet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU patchily in n, se New Guinea, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.

What family does the Three-toed Swiftlet belong to?

The Three-toed Swiftlet (Aerodramus papuensis) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Three-toed Swiftlet eat?

The Three-toed Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Three-toed Swiftlet migrate?

The Three-toed Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

How large is the Three-toed Swiftlet's range?

The Three-toed Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 164,000 km².