Pygmy Swiftlet
A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies Scientific name : Collocalia troglodytes Genus : Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Pygmy Swiftlet, A species of Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
Botanical name: Collocalia troglodytes
Genus: Glossy Swiftlets and Allies
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The pygmy swiftlet (Collocalia troglodytes) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. At under 9 cm (3.5 in), it's the world's smallest swift. These miniature species, pygmy swiftlet of the Philippines weighs only 5 grams. in addition, swiftlets that nest in complete darkness rooted in caves have the ability to position an object by reflected sound, precisely used by animals such as dolphins and bats,This phenomenon is called echolocation. 
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
Pygmy Swiftlet primarily feeds on flying insects, foraging in small groups through aerial hunting, exhibiting a unique adaptation for capturing prey in flight.
Habitat
The pygmy Swiftlet predominantly inhabits lowland environments, thriving in regions characterized by dense forests and areas in the vicinity of inland bodies of water. These general habitats offer the necessary conditions for foraging and nesting, making them the preferred landscapes for this avian species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
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