Ameline Swiftlet | |
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Information | |
Common Name | Grey Swiftlet |
Range | Philippines |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Class | Aves |
Order | Apodiformes |
Family | Apodidae |
Genus | Aerodramus |
Species | Aerodramus brevirostris Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis |
Conservation Status | |
Least Concern |
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.