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This species is easily confused with the Black-nest swiftlet and is practically impossible to differentiate in flight. Germain’s swiftlets build their nests from saliva which are commonly harvested for the Asian delicacy of bird's nest soup.

Abundance
Common

Chinese Name
  淡腰金丝燕

Habitat
Mangrove Grassland Parkland Forest

Malay Name
-

Tamil name
ஜெர்மைன் சின்ன உழவாரன்

Call
Play