Marquesan Swiftlet

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Marquesan Swiftlet (<em>Aerodramus ocistus</em>) is a species of Swifts (<em>Apodidae</em>) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Overview

Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus) is a species of Swifts (Apodidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aerodramus; binomial: Aerodramus ocistus; authority: (Oberholser, 1906).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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