Plume-toed Swiftlet
Collocalia affinis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The plume-toed swiftlet (Collocalia affinis) is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is found on some eastern Indian Ocean islands, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and lowland Borneo.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It was previously considered a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Plume-toed swiftlet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
