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About the Philippine Swiftlet
The Philippine swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mountain SwiftletAerodramus hirundinaceusThe mountain swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Black-nest SwiftletAerodramus maximusThe black-nest swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Mariana SwiftletAerodramus bartschiThe swiftlet is about 11 centimetres (4.3 in) in length with a dark grey-brown head and upperparts.
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