About the Ridgetop Swiftlet
The ridgetop swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found on Luzon, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia isonota |
| Species Codes | ridswi1, GLSW, RISW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ridgetop Swiftlet belong to?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ridgetop Swiftlet?
The ridgetop swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found on Luzon, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago....
Where can I report a Ridgetop Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Ridgetop Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ridswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
28
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