About the Mascarene Swiftlet
The Mascarene swiftlet or Mauritius swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Mauritius and Réunion, and the populations on the two islands have recently been confirmed to differ subspecifically. The nominate race francicus is found on Mauritius, and the recently described race saffordi occurs on Réunion.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus francicus |
| Species Codes | masswi1, MASW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mascarene Swiftlet belong to?
The Mascarene Swiftlet (Aerodramus francicus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mascarene Swiftlet?
The Mascarene Swiftlet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mascarene Swiftlet?
The Mascarene swiftlet or Mauritius swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Mauritius and Réunion, and the populations on the two islands have recently been confirmed to differ subspecifically. The nominate race francicus is found on Mauritius, and the recently describe...
Where can I report a Mascarene Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mascarene Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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