About the Seychelles Swiftlet
The Seychelles swiftlet is a small bird of the swift family. It is found only in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus elaphrus |
| Species Codes | seyswi1, SESW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Swiftlet belong to?
The Seychelles Swiftlet (Aerodramus elaphrus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Seychelles Swiftlet?
The Seychelles swiftlet is a small bird of the swift family. It is found only in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean....
Where can I report a Seychelles Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seyswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
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