Giant Swiftlet

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Giant Swiftlet (<em>Hydrochous gigas</em>) is a species of Swifts (<em>Apodidae</em>) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Overview

Giant Swiftlet (Hydrochous gigas) is a species of Swifts (Apodidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrochous; binomial: Hydrochous gigas; authority: (Hartert, EJO & Butler, AL, 1901).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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