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Pygmy Swiftlet
Collocalia troglodytes Gray, GR, 1845
5.4 gWeight
The pygmy swiftlet (Collocalia troglodytes) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Pygmy Swiftlet has been recorded at 53 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines335 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines288 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines197 records
More places
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines180 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines161 records
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines134 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines125 records
- Tabunan, Cebu CityPhilippines115 records
- Cleanergy Park, Davao CityPhilippines90 records
- Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines89 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 pygmy swiftlet (Collocalia troglodytes) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
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Questions
How big is the Pygmy Swiftlet?
The Pygmy Swiftlet weighs around 5.4 g.
Where does the Pygmy Swiftlet live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Pygmy Swiftlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Pygmy Swiftlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pygmy Swiftlet as Least Concern.
What does the Pygmy Swiftlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pygmy Swiftlet in?
It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 5.4 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 93 mm
- Tail
- 38 mm
- Bill
- 6 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
Grey-rumped SwiftletCollocalia marginata
Ridgetop SwiftletCollocalia isonota
Tenggara SwiftletCollocalia sumbawae
Drab SwiftletCollocalia neglecta
Glossy SwiftletCollocalia esculenta
Satin SwiftletCollocalia uropygialis
Bornean SwiftletCollocalia dodgei
Cave SwiftletCollocalia linchi
Christmas SwiftletCollocalia natalis
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