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About the Ameline Swiftlet
The Ameline swiftlet, also known as the grey swiftlet is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It was formerly considered as a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet. Despite some fears around conservation, the species remains a Least-concern species.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mascarene SwiftletAerodramus francicusThe Mascarene swiftlet or Mauritius swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
White-rumped SwiftletAerodramus spodiopygiusThe white-rumped swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Palau SwiftletAerodramus pelewensisThe Palau swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
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