About the Whitehead's Swiftlet
Whitehead's swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is named after the British explorer John Whitehead (1860–1899). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its status is insufficiently known.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus whiteheadi |
| Species Codes | whiswi1, WHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whitehead's Swiftlet belong to?
The Whitehead's Swiftlet (Aerodramus whiteheadi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Whitehead's Swiftlet?
Whitehead's swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is named after the British explorer John Whitehead (1860–1899). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its status is insufficiently known....
Where can I report a Whitehead's Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Whitehead's Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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