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Ameline Swiftlet
Aerodramus amelis
Ameline Swiftlet (Aerodramus amelis) — Swifts of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Ameline Swiftlet (Aerodramus amelis) is a member of the Apodidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 10.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Apodidae Swifts
- Genus Aerodramus
- Species amelis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 10.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Apodidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ameline 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 Ameline Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ameline Swiftlet (Aerodramus amelis) is a member of the Apodidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines and Balambangan (n of ne Borneo).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 10.7 g, with a wing length of about 11.8 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ameline Swiftlet?
The Ameline Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 10.7 g.
Where does the Ameline Swiftlet live?
The Ameline Swiftlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines and Balambangan (n of ne Borneo), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Ameline Swiftlet belong to?
The Ameline Swiftlet (Aerodramus amelis) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Ameline Swiftlet eat?
The Ameline Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ameline Swiftlet migrate?
The Ameline Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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