Philippine Swiftlet
Aerodramus mearnsi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The Philippine swiftlet (Aerodramus mearnsi, formerly Collocalia mearnsi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Its natural habitats are or tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of Philippines.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Philippine 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.
