Satin Swiftlet

Collocalia uropygialis

Satin Swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) — Swifts of Australia & Oceania.

The Satin Swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) is a member of the Apodidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 5.9 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Apodiformes
Family Apodidae Swifts
Genus Collocalia
Species uropygialis

Where it lives

Temotu, southeastern Solomon Is., Vanuatu and New Caledonia

Australia & Oceania

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

The Satin Swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) is a species of bird in the Apodidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Temotu, se Solomon Is., Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

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 Satin Swiftlet?

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

Where does the Satin Swiftlet live?

The Satin Swiftlet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Temotu, se Solomon Is., Vanuatu and New Caledonia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Satin Swiftlet belong to?

The Satin Swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What does the Satin Swiftlet eat?

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

Does the Satin Swiftlet migrate?

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