Caroline Swiftlet

Swifts 👁 404 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aerodramus; binomial: Aerodramus inquietus; authority: (Kittlitz, 1858).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Aerodramus inquietus from Island Swiftlet to Caroline Swiftlet for better clarity and to align with similarly constructed names.

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