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Tenggara Swiftlet
Collocalia sumbawae
Tenggara Swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) — Swifts of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Tenggara Swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) 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 sumbawae
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 Tenggara 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 Tenggara Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tenggara Swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) is a member of the Apodidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR w 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tenggara Swiftlet?
The Tenggara Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 5.9 g.
Where does the Tenggara Swiftlet live?
The Tenggara Swiftlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR w Lesser Sundas, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tenggara Swiftlet belong to?
The Tenggara Swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Tenggara Swiftlet eat?
The Tenggara Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Tenggara Swiftlet migrate?
The Tenggara Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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