Image via Macaulay Library
Mountain Swiftlet
- Scientific name
- Aerodramus hirundinaceus
- Family
- Apodidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Mountain Swiftlet, Aerodramus hirundinaceus, is a species endemic to the mountains of New Guinea. Its classification and understanding evolved significantly through 19th and 20th-century ornithological expeditions, which sought to categorize the diverse avian life of the island's interior. As a member of the Apodidae family, its physical traits—specifically its pointed wings and notched tail—are evolutionary adaptations for high-speed, maneuverable flight in dense, cloud-covered forest environments.
The design of the species, in a biological sense, is a result of natural selection favoring efficiency in insectivorous foraging. While not a human-designed artifact, the species gained formal scientific recognition in the historical context of colonial-era zoology. It remains a subject of interest for field ornithologists who study how such creatures navigate the complex topography of the New Guinea highlands, serving as a testament to the specialized niches occupied by tropical swifts.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Mountain Swiftlet
Mountain Swiftlet is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Mountain Swiftlet on collecto.rs?
Mountain Swiftlet doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Mountain Swiftlet?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Mountain Swiftlet catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Mountain Swiftlet is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
