Aerodramus amelis [incl. perplexus] (Grey Swiftlet [incl. perplexus])

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Grey Swiftlet [incl. perplexus]

Aerodramus amelis [incl. perplexus] (= 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

Link:
https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6390749

Avibase identifiers

Avibase ID:
8E1B6E0AF08FA645

Avibase ID:
avibase-8E1B6E0A

Short link:
https://avibase.ca/8E1B6E0A

Taxonomic Serial Number:
TSN: 693266

Geographic range:

Aerodramus fuciphagus perplexus: Maratua Archipelago (off e Borneo)
Aerodramus amelis: Philippines (Luzon, Mindoro, Cebu, Bohol and Mindanao)

Source: Clements checklist

English:
Grey Swiftlet [incl. perplexus]
French:
Salangane grise [incl. perplexus]

Authorities recognizing this taxonomic concept:

Avibase taxonomic concepts (current): Grey Swiftlet [incl. perplexus] ( Aerodramus amelis [incl. perplexus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 08 (Feb 2021): Grey Swiftlet [incl. perplexus] ( Aerodramus amelis [incl. perplexus])
Howard and Moore 2nd edition: Philippine Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis)
Howard and Moore 2nd edition (incl. ? suppl): Philippine Swiftlet ( Aerodramus amelis)

Taxonomic status:

Species status: species (alt)

This taxon is a subspecies of Aerodramus [inexpectatus, germani, amelis, pelewensis, bartschi, perplexus, dammermani, micans]

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