Drab Swiftlet

Collocalia neglecta

Drab Swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) — Swifts of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Drab Swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) is a member of the Apodidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 5.9 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Apodiformes
Family Apodidae Swifts
Genus Collocalia
Species neglecta

Where it lives

East-central, southern Lesser Sundas

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 5.9 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Apodidae
Order: Apodiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Not Evaluated

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Drab Swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) is a species of bird in the Apodidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ec, s Lesser Sundas.

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5.9 g, with a wing length of about 9.4 cm and a tail of around 3.6 cm.

Songs & calls

Drab Swiftlet — Call

Recorded by Ross Gallardy Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Drab Swiftlet?

The Drab Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 5.9 g.

Where does the Drab Swiftlet live?

The Drab Swiftlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ec, s Lesser Sundas, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Drab Swiftlet belong to?

The Drab Swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Drab Swiftlet eat?

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

Does the Drab Swiftlet migrate?

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

What sound does the Drab Swiftlet make?

1 real field recording of the Drab Swiftlet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.