Australian Swiftlet

Aerodramus terraereginae

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RarityCommon

Height12 cm

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"They can enter caves at speeds up to 111 kilometres per hour and control their wings independently for sharp turns."

Field Guide

Australian Swiftlet

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The Australian Swiftlet is a small, fast-flying insect-eating bird found only in North and Northeast Queensland, making it Australia’s sole native swiftlet species. These birds are best known for nesting in total darkness within caves, where they use echolocation clicks to navigate, an ability shared by only a few bird species worldwide.