About the Australian Swiftlet
The Australian swiftlet is a small bird belonging to the genus Aerodramus in the swift family, Apodidae. It is endemic to Queensland in north-eastern Australia. It was formerly included in the white-rumped swiftlet but is now commonly treated as a separate species. It has two subspecies which are occasionally regarded as two separate species: A. t. terraereginae and A. t. chillagoensis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus terraereginae |
| Species Codes | ausswi1, AUSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Swiftlet belong to?
The Australian Swiftlet (Aerodramus terraereginae) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Australian Swiftlet?
The Australian swiftlet is a small bird belonging to the genus Aerodramus in the swift family, Apodidae. It is endemic to Queensland in north-eastern Australia. It was formerly included in the white-rumped swiftlet but is now commonly treated as a separate species. It has two subspecies which are oc...
Where can I report a Australian Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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