Marquesan Swiftlet

Aerodramus ocistus

Least Concern

The Marquesan Swiftlet is a swift or swiftlet of central Polynesian islands. It spends most daylight hours on the wing, catching tiny flying insects high above forests, cliffs, towns, or water, and many species nest in caves, on rock faces, or against buildings.

Family

Apodidae

Group

Swifts

Range

Marquesan Swiftlet Range — Resident or seasonal range in central Polynesian islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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