Christmas Island Swiftlet
Collocalia natalis
Data DeficientAves · Apodiformes · Apodidae
About
The Christmas Island swiftlet, also known as the Christmas glossy swiftlet or the Christmas cave swiftlet, is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the eastern Indian Ocean. It was formerly commonly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
Fun Fact
It was formerly commonly treated as a subspecies of the glossy swiftlet.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to the 135 km2 Christmas Island where it is commonly seen in large numbers in flight above the tropical rainforest that covers 75% of the island, as well as over other terrestrial habitats there.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance