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Ameline Swiftlet
A species of Echolocating Swiftlets Scientific name : Aerodramus amelis Genus : Echolocating Swiftlets
Ameline Swiftlet, A species of Echolocating Swiftlets
Botanical name: Aerodramus amelis
Genus: Echolocating Swiftlets
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Description
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Description
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The Ameline swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis), also known as the grey swiftlet, is usually considered a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet, although some taxonomists consider it a distinct species. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Despite some fears around conservation, the species remains a Least-concern species
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Echolocating Swiftlets Species
Ameline Swiftlet