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Marquesan Swiftlet

Aerodramus ocistus

Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) — Swifts of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 13.4 g.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Apodiformes
  3. Family Apodidae Swifts
  4. Genus Aerodramus
  5. Species ocistus

Where it lives

Marquesas Is. (northeastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Weight
13.4 g
Family
Apodidae
Order
Apodiformes
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) belongs to the Apodidae family of the order Apodiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Marquesas Is. (ne Polynesia).

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.4 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Marquesan Swiftlet?

The Marquesan Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 13.4 g.

Where does the Marquesan Swiftlet live?

The Marquesan Swiftlet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Marquesas Is. (ne Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Marquesan Swiftlet belong to?

The Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Marquesan Swiftlet eat?

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

Does the Marquesan Swiftlet migrate?

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

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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