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23-JUN-2004

IMG_6285.jpg

Glossy Swiftlet

Scientific name - Collocalia esculenta

Habitat - Common, from sea coasts to mountains.

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steve 24-Jun-2004 19:17
Thanks Mark. Swifts can be considerably difficult to ID from photos and this one had me doubting.
Mark 24-Jun-2004 10:19
Glossy swiftlet - Collocalia esculenta
most common in the area, although there were also pygmy swiftlets in the area.
JC Gonzales, the resident UPLB zoologist/ornithologist(?)/teacher in the area was the one who showed it to us and id'd the bird for us. :)
romy ocon23-Jun-2004 20:56
Mark V. should be able to confirm ID on this, as he was with me during this scouting trip and he led me to this nesting bird.
steve 23-Jun-2004 12:46
A Swift. My take is that this is either Collocalia vanikorensis amelis or, and this is my preference, Collocalia mearnsi (Philippine Swiftlet), but I am ready to be convinced by someone having a clearer idea on this bird.
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