Polynesian Swiftlet
Aerodramus leucophaeus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to French Polynesia
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The Tahiti swiftlet or Polynesian swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. While often compared to the Marquesan Swiftlet, this bird is often more pale faced. The subspecies is the Monotypic which means it does not include a subspecies.
It is endemic to the Society Islands in French Polynesia, where it occurs on Tahiti and Moorea.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tahiti swiftlet
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
