About the Moluccan Swiftlet
The Moluccan swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae that is found on Sulawesi and on the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Two subspecies, the Sulawesi swiftlet and the Seram swiftlet, have sometimes been considered as separate species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus infuscatus |
| Species Codes | molswi5, MOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Swiftlet belong to?
The Moluccan Swiftlet (Aerodramus infuscatus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Moluccan Swiftlet?
The Moluccan swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae that is found on Sulawesi and on the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Two subspecies, the Sulawesi swiftlet and the Seram swiftlet, have sometimes been considered as separate species....
Where can I report a Moluccan Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molswi5, or on iNaturalist.
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