About the Black-nest Swiftlet
The black-nest swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus maximus |
| Species Codes | blnswi1, BNSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-nest Swiftlet belong to?
The Black-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-nest Swiftlet?
The black-nest swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Black-nest Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-nest Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blnswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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