Ridgetop Swiftlet
Collocalia isonota Oberholser, 1906
5.9 gWeight
The ridgetop swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae.
Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines
Ridgetop Swiftlet has been recorded at 28 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines385 records
- Lake HolonPhilippines296 records
- Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines239 records
More places
- Mt. PolisPhilippines228 records
- Panabo Coastal RoadPhilippines217 records
- Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines200 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines179 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines170 records
- Philippine Eagle Center, Davao CityPhilippines163 records
- Malagos Garden Resort, Davao CityPhilippines144 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 ridgetop swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it is found on Luzon, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.
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Questions
How big is the Ridgetop Swiftlet?
The Ridgetop Swiftlet weighs around 5.9 g.
Where does the Ridgetop Swiftlet live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Ridgetop Swiftlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
What does the Ridgetop Swiftlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Ridgetop 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
Grey-rumped SwiftletCollocalia marginata
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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