Mayr’s Swiftlet

Aerodramus orientalis

Mayr's Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) — Swifts of Australia & Oceania.

The Mayr’s Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 13.3 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 orientalis

Where it lives

New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Arch.) and Guadalcanal (south-central Solomon Is.)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 13.3 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Apodidae
Order: Apodiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Mayr’s Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) is a species of bird in the Apodidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.) and Guadalcanal (sc Solomon Is.).

It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.3 g, with a wing length of about 12.5 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,386 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mayr’s Swiftlet?

The Mayr’s Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 13.3 g.

Where does the Mayr’s Swiftlet live?

The Mayr’s Swiftlet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.) and Guadalcanal (sc Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Mayr’s Swiftlet belong to?

The Mayr’s Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Mayr’s Swiftlet eat?

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

Does the Mayr’s Swiftlet migrate?

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

How large is the Mayr’s Swiftlet's range?

The Mayr’s Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 4,386 km².