About the Glossy Swiftlet
The glossy swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and eastwards to New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia esculenta |
| Species Codes | gloswi1, GLSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glossy Swiftlet belong to?
The Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Glossy Swiftlet?
The glossy swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and eastwards to New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands....
Where can I report a Glossy Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Glossy Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gloswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
137
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