About the Cave Swiftlet
The cave swiftlet or linchi swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found on the Indonesia islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. It is a woodland species and nests in caves. The Bornean swiftlet was considered a subspecies, but is now usually considered distinct.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia linchi |
| Species Codes | cavswi2, CASW, LISW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cave Swiftlet belong to?
The Cave Swiftlet (Collocalia linchi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Cave Swiftlet?
The cave swiftlet or linchi swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found on the Indonesia islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. It is a woodland species and nests in caves. The Bornean swiftlet was considered a subspecies, but is now usually considered distinct....
Where can I report a Cave Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Cave Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cavswi2, or on iNaturalist.
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