Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis] (Grey or Palawan Swiftlet)

Grey or Palawan Swiftlet

Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis] (= Aerodramus amelis) (Oberholser, HC 1906)

The Ameline swiftlet, also known as the grey swiftlet, is usually considered a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet, although some taxonomists consider it a distinct species. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Despite some fears around conservation, the species remains a Least-concern species. Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Order:
  Apodiformes
Family:
  Apodidae
Genus:
   Aerodramus
Scientific:
  Aerodramus amelis

Original description

Citation:
(Oberholser, HC 1906)

Reference:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 58 p.180,193

Protonym:
Collocalia unicolor amelis

Type locality:
Irisan, Benguet, Luzon.

Link:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/30129#page/190/mode/1up

Avibase identifiers

Avibase ID:
6F1B12CA85335386

Avibase ID:
avibase-6F1B12CA

Short link:
https://avibase.ca/6F1B12CA

Taxonomic Serial Number:
TSN: 693266

English:
Grey or Palawan Swiftlet
French:
Salangane grise ou S. de Palawan

Authorities recognizing this taxonomic concept:

Avibase taxonomic concepts (current): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 2023 (May 2023): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 2024 (Oct 2024): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 03 (March 2015): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 04 (Aug 2016): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 05 (Jan 2017): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 06 (Feb 2018): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 07 (Feb 2020): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 08 (Feb 2021): Grey or Palawan Swiftlet ( Aerodramus [amelis or palawanensis])
Avilist 2025: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2021: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2022: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2023: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2024: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2025: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements 6th edition (version 6.9 incl. 2014 revisions): Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2015: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2016: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Clements, version 2017: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
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Clements, version 2019: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
eBird version 1.55: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
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Howard and Moore 4th edition (vol. 1-2): Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
Howard and Moore 4th edition (incl. corrigenda vol.1-2): Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
IOC World Bird Names, version 5.2: Ameline Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis) [version 4]
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Taxonomic status:

Species status: species (alt)

This taxon is a subspecies of Aerodramus [vanikorensis, amelis or palawensis]

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