Caroline Swiftlet

Aerodramus inquietus

Caroline Swiftlet (Aerodramus inquietus) — Swifts of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Caroline Swiftlet (Aerodramus inquietus) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 11 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Apodiformes
Family Apodidae Swifts
Genus Aerodramus
Species inquietus

Where it lives

Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae (central, eastern Caroline Is., central Micronesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 11 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Apodidae
Order: Apodiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Vulnerable

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Caroline Swiftlet (Aerodramus inquietus) is a member of the Apodidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae (c, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 5.1 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 544 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Caroline Swiftlet?

The Caroline Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Caroline Swiftlet live?

The Caroline Swiftlet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae (c, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Caroline Swiftlet belong to?

The Caroline Swiftlet (Aerodramus inquietus) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Caroline Swiftlet eat?

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

Does the Caroline Swiftlet migrate?

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

Is the Caroline 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 Caroline Swiftlet's range?

The Caroline Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 544 km².