
Plume-toed Swiftlet
A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies Scientific name : Collocalia affinis Genus : Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Plume-toed Swiftlet, A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Botanical name: Collocalia affinis
Genus: Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
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Description

The plume-toed swiftlet is 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) in length with a square tail. The back and upper surface of the wings are uniformly dark greenish-blue with a moderate gloss. The throat and upper breast are dark grey merging into large greyish chevrons over the lower breast and flanks, usually becoming white over the belly. There is a tuft of small feathers on the hallux, the rear facing toe. This species lacks a pale contrasting rump and has no white spots on the inner webs of the tail feathers.

Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Species
Plume-toed Swiftlet