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Grey-rumped Swiftlet
Collocalia marginata Salvadori, 1882
5.9 gWeight
The grey-rumped swiftlet (Collocalia marginata) or grey-rumped swiftlet, is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Grey-rumped Swiftlet has been recorded at 40 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines590 records
- La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines370 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines342 records
More places
- UP Diliman – Hardin ng RosasPhilippines299 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines290 records
- Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines233 records
- Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism AreaPhilippines209 records
- Subic BayPhilippines203 records
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines188 records
- Victoria Valley - Valley Golf, AntipoloPhilippines167 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 grey-rumped swiftlet (Collocalia marginata) or grey-rumped swiftlet, is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found on most islands except Mindanao.
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Questions
How big is the Grey-rumped Swiftlet?
The Grey-rumped Swiftlet weighs around 5.9 g.
Where does the Grey-rumped Swiftlet live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Grey-rumped Swiftlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
What does the Grey-rumped Swiftlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Grey-rumped Swiftlet in?
It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 5.9 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
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: Philippines
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
Ridgetop SwiftletCollocalia isonota
Tenggara SwiftletCollocalia sumbawae
Drab SwiftletCollocalia neglecta
Glossy SwiftletCollocalia esculenta
Satin SwiftletCollocalia uropygialis
Bornean SwiftletCollocalia dodgei
Cave SwiftletCollocalia linchi
Christmas SwiftletCollocalia natalis
Pygmy SwiftletCollocalia troglodytes
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