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Ridgetop Swiftlet
Collocalia isonota
Ridgetop Swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) — Swifts of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Ridgetop Swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) 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 isonota
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Apodidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ridgetop 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 Ridgetop Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ridgetop Swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) belongs to the Apodidae family of the order Apodiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ridgetop Swiftlet?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 5.9 g.
Where does the Ridgetop Swiftlet live?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ridgetop Swiftlet belong to?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Ridgetop Swiftlet eat?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ridgetop Swiftlet migrate?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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