Whitehead’s Swiftlet
Aerodramus whiteheadi
DDData Deficient Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
Whitehead's swiftlet (Aerodramus whiteheadi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is named after the British explorer John Whitehead (1860–1899). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Whitehead's 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.
