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LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebrates
ForestCup nestTiny · 5 g
ForestCup nestTiny · 5 g
When to see the Pygmy Swiftlet
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Pygmy Swiftlet
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Pygmy Swiftlet
The pygmy swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
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Easily confused with
Ridgetop SwiftletCollocalia isonotaThe ridgetop swiftlet is 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) in length with a square tail.
Drab SwiftletCollocalia neglectaThe drab swiftlet is 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) in length with a square tail.
Satin SwiftletCollocalia uropygialisThe satin swiftlet is around 10 cm (4 in) in length.
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