About the Drab Swiftlet
The drab swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia neglecta |
| Species Codes | draswi1, GLSW, DRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Drab Swiftlet belong to?
The Drab Swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Drab Swiftlet?
The drab swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet....
Where can I report a Drab Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Drab Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code draswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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