About the Uniform Swiftlet
The uniform swiftlet, also known as the Vanikoro swiftlet or lowland swiftlet, is a gregarious, medium-sized swiftlet with a shallowly forked tail. The colouring is dark grey-brown, darker on the upperparts with somewhat paler underparts, especially on chin and throat. This species is widespread from the Philippines through Wallacea, New Guinea and Melanesia. It forages for flying insects primarily in lowland forests and open areas. It nests in caves where it uses its sense of echolocation, rare in birds, to navigate.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Aerodramus vanikorensis |
| Species Codes | uniswi1, UNSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Uniform Swiftlet belong to?
The Uniform Swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Uniform Swiftlet?
The uniform swiftlet, also known as the Vanikoro swiftlet or lowland swiftlet, is a gregarious, medium-sized swiftlet with a shallowly forked tail. The colouring is dark grey-brown, darker on the upperparts with somewhat paler underparts, especially on chin and throat. This species is widespread fro...
Where can I report a Uniform Swiftlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Uniform Swiftlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code uniswi1, or on iNaturalist.