About the Bornean Swiftlet
The Bornean swiftlet, also referred to as the Kinabalu 'linchi' swiftlet, is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the northern mountains of the island of Borneo. It has variously been considered a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet or the cave swiftlet, and in 2008 was split from the latter as a full species C. dodgei.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia dodgei |
| Species Codes | cavswi3, CASW, BOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bornean Swiftlet belong to?
The Bornean Swiftlet (Collocalia dodgei) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bornean Swiftlet?
The Bornean swiftlet, also referred to as the Kinabalu 'linchi' swiftlet, is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the northern mountains of the island of Borneo. It has variously been considered a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet or the cave swiftlet, and in 2008 was split fr...
Where can I report a Bornean Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Bornean Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cavswi3, or on iNaturalist.
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