About the Plume-toed Swiftlet
The Plume-toed Swiftlet (Collocalia affinis) is a species of bird in the Swifts family (Apodidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 109 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pltswi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia affinis |
| Species Codes | pltswi1, GLSW, PTSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plume-toed Swiftlet belong to?
The Plume-toed Swiftlet (Collocalia affinis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Plume-toed Swiftlet?
The Plume-toed Swiftlet is a member of the Swifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Plume-toed Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Plume-toed Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pltswi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Swifts 109 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
741
iNat Observations
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