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| + | ;[[:Category:Aerodramus|Aerodramus]] amelis | ||
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | [[Philippines]] (except Palawan). | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
| + | Formerly included in [[Uniform Swiftlet]]. | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Usually found over forest, but also over coasts and islands. Recorded in lowlands and highlands. | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Highly gregarious and often in big flocks together with other Swiftlets and Swifts. Feeds very low over open country and all day. <br> | ||
| + | Breeding season differs throughout range. Nests in colonies in caves and is capable of echolocation. The nest is made of vegetable matter and hold toghether with little saliva. Lays one to two eggs.<br> | ||
| + | Resident, but some wandering occurs. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-GillDonsker14V4.3}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{GSearch|Aerodramus+amelis}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Aerodramus]] | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 9 August 2014
- Aerodramus amelis
Identification
Distribution
Philippines (except Palawan).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Formerly included in Uniform Swiftlet.
Habitat
Usually found over forest, but also over coasts and islands. Recorded in lowlands and highlands.
Behaviour
Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Highly gregarious and often in big flocks together with other Swiftlets and Swifts. Feeds very low over open country and all day.
Breeding season differs throughout range. Nests in colonies in caves and is capable of echolocation. The nest is made of vegetable matter and hold toghether with little saliva. Lays one to two eggs.
Resident, but some wandering occurs.
References
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2014. IOC World Bird Names (version 4.3). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Ameline Swiftlet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Ameline_Swiftlet
