Pygmy Swiftlet
Collocalia troglodytes
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The pygmy swiftlet (Collocalia troglodytes) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. At under 9 cm (3.5 in), it is the world's smallest swift.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Philippines (except Sulu Archipelago).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pygmy swiftlet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
