Species details

Black-nest Swiftlet

Aerodramus maximus

Aerodramus maximus
Aerodramus maximus

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This species is named after its black nests, which are built with saliva and feathers. The similar Germain's swiftlet builds white nests.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
大金丝燕


Habitat
Mangrove Grassland Parkland Forest


Malay Name
Burung Layang-layang Sarang Hitam


Tamil name
கருப்பு சின்ன உழவாரன்


Call
Play