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Mountain Swiftlet

Aerodramus hirundinaceus · Apodidae · Apodiformes

Best monthsJul–Sepmost records
Records2,273in 1 country
Most seen inPapua New Guinea2,273 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Mountain Swiftlet
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About

Mountain Swiftlet in brief

The mountain swiftlet (Aerodramus hirundinaceus) is a bird of the Apodidae family — species of bird.

In Papua New Guinea it has 2,273 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in July, August and September and fall to their lowest in January and December.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Papua New Guinea2,273 records · best Jul, Aug
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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Chimney Swift

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Chimney Swift