About the Satin Swiftlet
The satin swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia uropygialis |
| Species Codes | satswi1, GLSW, SASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Satin Swiftlet belong to?
The Satin Swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Satin Swiftlet?
The satin swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet....
Where can I report a Satin Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Satin Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code satswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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