About the White-nest Swiftlet
The edible-nest swiftlet, also known as the white-nest swiftlet, is a small bird of the swift family which is found in Southeast Asia. Its opaque and whitish nest is made exclusively of solidified saliva and is the main ingredient of bird's nest soup, a delicacy of Chinese cuisine. Germain's swiftlet is now treated as conspecific with this species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus fuciphagus |
| Species Codes | y00731, ENSW, WNSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-nest Swiftlet belong to?
The White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-nest Swiftlet?
The edible-nest swiftlet, also known as the white-nest swiftlet, is a small bird of the swift family which is found in Southeast Asia. Its opaque and whitish nest is made exclusively of solidified saliva and is the main ingredient of bird's nest soup, a delicacy of Chinese cuisine. Germain's swiftle...
Where can I report a White-nest Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-nest Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code y00731, or on iNaturalist.
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