Mayr's Swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis)
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Mayr's Swiftlet

Aerodramus orientalis (Mayr, 1935)

13 gWeight

Mayr's swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.

Data Deficient

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Mayr's swiftlet (Aerodramus orientalis) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.

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Questions

How big is the Mayr's Swiftlet?

The Mayr's Swiftlet weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Mayr's Swiftlet live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Archipelago) and Guadalcanal (south-central Solomon Islands).

Is the Mayr's Swiftlet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mayr's Swiftlet as Data Deficient.

What does the Mayr's Swiftlet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Mayr's Swiftlet in?

It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Data Deficient
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
8 mm
Tarsus
11 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Archipelago) and Guadalcanal (south-central Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Swifts Apodidae
Genus
Aerodramus

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Mayr's Swiftlet

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