Overview
The Indian Swiftlet or Indian Edible-Nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor) is a small swift. It is a common resident colonial breeder in the hills of Sri Lanka and southwest India.
The half-cup nest is built on a vertical surface, often in a cave. The male swift uses thick saliva to construct the white, shiny nest into which two eggs are laid.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern peninsular India, Sri Lanka, and small islands off Malabar coast.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Indian 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.
