About the Seychelles Swiftlet
The Seychelles swiftlet is a small bird of the swift family. It is found only in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus elaphrus |
| Species Codes | seyswi1, SESW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Swiftlet belong to?
The Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Seychelles Swiftlet?
The Seychelles Swiftlet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Seychelles Swiftlet?
The Seychelles swiftlet is a small bird of the swift family. It is found only in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean....
Where can I report a Seychelles Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seyswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
30
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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