Black-nest Swiftlet
A species of Echolocating Swiftlets Scientific name : Aerodramus maximus Genus : Echolocating Swiftlets
Black-nest Swiftlet, A species of Echolocating Swiftlets
Botanical name: Aerodramus maximus
Genus: Echolocating Swiftlets
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Description
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Description
The black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is one of the main sources of edible nests for bird's nest soup. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-nest Swiftlet primarily feeds on insects, favoring ants, termites, and beetles. It forages at high altitudes and over long periods, particularly around dusk, potentially even in darkness. Black-nest Swiftlet's gregarious nature means it often feeds in flocks, sometimes with related species.
Habitat
The black-nest Swiftlet predominantly inhabits diverse terrain, from flat lowlands to more elevated areas. These birds are generally associated with dense forest ecosystems, particularly in regions close to their nesting colonies. The black-nest Swiftlet is found across broad geographical zones that offer the essential environment for its survival and reproduction.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Echolocating Swiftlets Species
Black-nest Swiftlet 
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