Collocalia brevirostris

This swiftlet was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Aerodramus as Aerodramus brevirostris. Two of its five subspecies are frequently given full species status, C. b. rogersi as the Indochinese Swiftlet, Collocalia rogersi, and the isolated Javan form C. b. vulcanorum as the Volcano Swiftlet, Collocalia vulcanorum.

The Collocalia brevirostris is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Himalayan Swiftlet, Collocalia brevirostris, is a small swift. It is a common colonial breeder in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Some populations are migratory. This swiftlet was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Aerodramus as Aerodramus brevirostris. Two of its five subspecies are frequently given full species status, C. b. rogersi as the Indochinese Swiftlet, Collocalia rogersi, and the isolated Javan form C. b. vulcanorum as the Volcano Swiftlet, Collocalia vulcanorum. More

Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris - In flight from below Himalayan Swiftlet Photographer : More