Uniform Swiftlet
A species of Echolocating Swiftlets Scientific name : Aerodramus vanikorensis Genus : Echolocating Swiftlets
Uniform Swiftlet, A species of Echolocating Swiftlets
Botanical name: Aerodramus vanikorensis
Genus: Echolocating Swiftlets
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Description
The uniform swiftlet is a gregarious, medium-sized swiftlet with a shallowly forked tail. It is about 13 cm long with a wingspan averaging around 27 cm. It weighs about 11 grams. The colouring is dark grey-brown, darker on the upperparts with paler underparts, especially on chin and throat. It is similar to, and most likely to be confused with, the white-rumped swiftlet or mountain swiftlet. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Uniform Swiftlet predominantly consume flying insects, with a notable preference for ants. They exhibit aerial foraging techniques to capture prey mid-flight, showcasing unique adaptations for insectivorous feeding.
Habitat
Uniform Swiftlet predominantly inhabits tropical and subtropical regions, foraging over lowland forests, open areas, and various forest types including coastal and island environments. Uniform Swiftlet adapts to altitudes ranging from the lowlands up to 1600 meters, adjusting its elevation preferences across different geographic regions. Uniform Swiftlet is known to roost in natural cave systems, often within limestone terrains, and occasionally utilize man-made tunnels or structures. Its presence extends across broad areas, suggesting a reliance on forest and forest-edge ecosystems as well as occasional ventures above open landscapes such as gardens and secondary growth.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
This species is widespread from the Philippines through Wallacea, New Guinea and Melanesia. It has been recorded as a rare vagrant to Australia, from Cape York Peninsula and islands in Torres Strait.
Species Status
The uniform swiftlet has a very large range and that they are locally common and in some places abundant within that range. The population has not been quantified but is believed to be stable. The birds face no particular threats, and as a result, the IUCN has listed it as being of "Least Concern".
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Echolocating Swiftlets Species
Uniform Swiftlet 
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