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This species is so called for 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

Malay Name
Burung Layang-layang Sarang Hitam

Tamil name
கருப்பு சின்ன உழவாரன்

Call
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