About the Tenggara Swiftlet
The Tenggara swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the western Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Collocalia sumbawae |
| Species Codes | tenswi1, GLSW, TESW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tenggara Swiftlet belong to?
The Tenggara Swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Tenggara Swiftlet?
The Tenggara swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the western Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia....
Where can I report a Tenggara Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Tenggara Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tenswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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