Satin Swiftlet
Collocalia uropygialis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The satin swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Santa Cruz Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Satin 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.