About the Indian Swiftlet
The Indian Swiftlet or Indian Edible-Nest Swiftlet is a small swift. It is a common resident colonial breeder in the hills of Sri Lanka and southwest India.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus unicolor |
| Species Codes | indswi1, INSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Swiftlet belong to?
The Indian Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Indian Swiftlet?
The Indian Swiftlet or Indian Edible-Nest Swiftlet is a small swift. It is a common resident colonial breeder in the hills of Sri Lanka and southwest India....
Where can I report a Indian Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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