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Cave Swiftlet
Collocalia linchi Horsfield & Moore, F, 1854
9–12 cmLength5.9 gWeight
The cave swiftlet or linchi swiftlet (Collocalia linchi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Busiest months: August · Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: August · Most records: Indonesia
Cave Swiftlet has been recorded at 22 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nusa Dua WTPIndonesia566 records
- Kebun Raya Eka Karya BaliIndonesia429 records
- Kebun Raya BogorIndonesia383 records
More places
- Campuhan RidgeIndonesia380 records
- Cibodas Botanical GardenIndonesia367 records
- Bali Barat NP – Resort ComplexIndonesia323 records
- Muara Angke NR – northern sectionIndonesia320 records
- UbudIndonesia305 records
- Salt PansIndonesia299 records
- Bali Barat NPIndonesia290 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The cave swiftlet or linchi swiftlet (Collocalia linchi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found on the Indonesia islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. It is a woodland species and nests in caves.
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Questions
How big is the Cave Swiftlet?
The Cave Swiftlet is about 9–12 cm long and weighs around 5.9 g.
Where does the Cave Swiftlet live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok (western Lesser Sundas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Cave Swiftlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Cave Swiftlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cave Swiftlet as Least Concern.
What does the Cave Swiftlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Cave Swiftlet in?
It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 9–12 cm
- Weight
- 5.9 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 94 mm
- Tail
- 36 mm
- Bill
- 5 mm
- Tarsus
- 9 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok (western Lesser Sundas)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Swifts Apodidae
- Genus
- Collocalia
Other birds in the genus Collocalia
Plume-toed SwiftletCollocalia affinis
Grey-rumped SwiftletCollocalia marginata
Ridgetop SwiftletCollocalia isonota
Tenggara SwiftletCollocalia sumbawae
Drab SwiftletCollocalia neglecta
Glossy SwiftletCollocalia esculenta
Satin SwiftletCollocalia uropygialis
Bornean SwiftletCollocalia dodgei
Christmas SwiftletCollocalia natalis
Pygmy SwiftletCollocalia troglodytes
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