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Aerodramus amelis

[edit] Identification

With 13cm a medium-sized Swiftlet* Grey brown upperparts

• pale grey-brown underparts
• slightly darker undertail-coverts
• slightly forked tail
• rump uniform with underparts

[edit] Similar Species

Very similar to Uniform Swiftlet (ranges don't overlap) and Philippine Swiftlet.

[edit] Distribution

Endemic to the Philippines and found on Luzon, Mindoro, Cebu, Bohol and Mindanao.
Common in most of its range.

[edit] Taxonomy

Like other Aerodramus Swiftles this species is often placed in Collocalia.
By some authors considered to be a subspecies of Uniform Swiftlet (like Palawan Swiftlet). Belongs to the superspecies of Mossy-nest Swiftlet, Palau Swiftlet, Guam Swiftlet, Uniform Swiftlet and Caroline Swiftlet.
Monotypic.

[edit] Habitat

Usually found over moist lowland forest, but also over open country.

[edit] Behaviour

Feeds on insects, taken in flight. Gregarious and often seen with other Swiftlets or Swift.
Breeds in colonies in caves and is capable of echolocation.
Resident.

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