About the Tahiti Swiftlet
The Tahiti swiftlet or Polynesian swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. While often compared to the Marquesan Swiftlet, this bird is often more pale faced. The subspecies is the Monotypic which means it does not include a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus leucophaeus |
| Species Codes | polswi1, TASW, POSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tahiti Swiftlet belong to?
The Tahiti Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Tahiti Swiftlet?
The Tahiti swiftlet or Polynesian swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. While often compared to the Marquesan Swiftlet, this bird is often more pale faced. The subspecies is the Monotypic which means it does not include a subspecies....
Where can I report a Tahiti Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Tahiti Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code polswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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