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Volcano Swiftlet
Aerodramus vulcanorum
Volcano Swiftlet (Aerodramus vulcanorum) — Swifts of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Volcano Swiftlet (Aerodramus vulcanorum) is a member of the Apodidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 13.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Apodidae Swifts
- Genus Aerodramus
- Species vulcanorum
Quick facts
- Weight
- 13.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Apodidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Volcano Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Volcano Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Volcano Swiftlet (Aerodramus vulcanorum) belongs to the Apodidae family of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Java.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 13.4 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7,991 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Volcano Swiftlet?
The Volcano Swiftlet is a very small bird that weighs around 13.4 g.
Where does the Volcano Swiftlet live?
The Volcano Swiftlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Java, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Volcano Swiftlet belong to?
The Volcano Swiftlet (Aerodramus vulcanorum) belongs to the Apodidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Volcano Swiftlet eat?
The Volcano Swiftlet is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Volcano Swiftlet migrate?
The Volcano Swiftlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Volcano Swiftlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Volcano Swiftlet's range?
The Volcano Swiftlet has a mapped global range of about 7,991 km².
Conservation
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