About the Ameline Swiftlet
The Ameline swiftlet, also known as the grey swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered as a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet. Despite some fears around conservation, the species remains a Least-concern species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus amelis |
| Species Codes | palswi2, UNSW, AMSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ameline Swiftlet belong to?
The Ameline Swiftlet (Aerodramus amelis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ameline Swiftlet?
The Ameline swiftlet, also known as the grey swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered as a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet. Despite some fears around conservation, the...
Where can I report a Ameline Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Ameline Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palswi2, or on iNaturalist.
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