About the Philippine Swiftlet
The Philippine swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus mearnsi |
| Species Codes | phiswi1, PHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Swiftlet belong to?
The Philippine Swiftlet (Aerodramus mearnsi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Swiftlet?
The Philippine swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines....
Where can I report a Philippine Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phiswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
15
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