About the Mountain Swiftlet
The mountain swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the island of New Guinea and the nearby islands of Karkar, Yapen and Goodenough. It was once placed in the genus Collocalia but has been moved, with many others, to Aerodramus. The species is divided into three subspecies, with the nominate, A. h. hirundinacea ranging over most of New Guinea, the subspecies A. h. excelsus occurring over 1600 m in the Snow Mountains and Cartenz peaks of Irian Jaya and A. h. baru being restricted to Yapen Island. It occurs in alpine areas from 500 m to the treeline. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests and other mountainous habitats in New Guinea. It also occurs in lower numbers in the lowlands near hills.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus hirundinaceus |
| Species Codes | mouswi2, MOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Swiftlet belong to?
The Mountain Swiftlet (Aerodramus hirundinaceus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Swiftlet?
The mountain swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the island of New Guinea and the nearby islands of Karkar, Yapen and Goodenough. It was once placed in the genus Collocalia but has been moved, with many others, to Aerodramus. The species is divided into three subs...
Where can I report a Mountain Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouswi2, or on iNaturalist.