Sunday, June 10, 2012

>Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis (Grey Swiftlet)

Grey Swiftlet


 



Grey Swiftlet
Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Apodiformes
Family:Apodidae
Genus:Aerodramus
Species:A. vanikorensis
Trinomial name
Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis
Synonyms
Collocalia vanikorensis amelis
The Grey Swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis) is usually considered a subspecies of the Uniform Swiftlet, although some taxonomists consider it a distinct species. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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