About the Plume-toed Swiftlet
The plume-toed swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is found on some eastern Indian Ocean islands, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and lowland Borneo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia affinis |
| Species Codes | pltswi1, GLSW, PTSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plume-toed Swiftlet belong to?
The Plume-toed Swiftlet (Collocalia affinis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Plume-toed Swiftlet?
The plume-toed swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is found on some eastern Indian Ocean islands, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and lowland Borneo....
Where can I report a Plume-toed Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Plume-toed Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pltswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
799
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