VulnerableLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestTiny · 11 g
About the Seychelles Swiftlet
The Seychelles swiftlet is a small bird of the swift family. It is found only in the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mossy-nest SwiftletAerodramus salanganaThe mossy-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.
Caroline SwiftletAerodramus inquietusThe Caroline swiftlet, also known as the island swiftlet, Micronesian swiftlet, or Caroline Islands swiftlet, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
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