About the Marquesan Swiftlet
The Marquesan swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus ocistus |
| Species Codes | marswi2, POSW, MASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marquesan Swiftlet belong to?
The Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Marquesan Swiftlet?
The Marquesan swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Marquesan Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Marquesan Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marswi2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
15
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