About the Christmas Island Swiftlet
The Christmas Island Swiftlet (Collocalia natalis) is a species of bird in the Swifts family (Apodidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 109 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chiswi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia natalis |
| Species Codes | chiswi1, GLSW, CISW, CHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Christmas Island Swiftlet belong to?
The Christmas Island Swiftlet (Collocalia natalis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Christmas Island Swiftlet?
The Christmas Island Swiftlet is a member of the Swifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Christmas Island Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Christmas Island Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chiswi1, or on iNaturalist.