Mayr's Swiftlet
Mayr's Swiftlet
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Mayr's Swiftlet is a swiftlet species endemic to New Guinea and its surrounding islands. It's a swift and agile flyer, spending its days continuously on the wing, foraging for small airborne insects.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea and some nearby islands like New Britain and New Ireland. It inhabits rainforests, forest edges, and often forages over open areas, particularly near cliffs and caves.
How to spot
Look for dark swiftlets with rapid, buoyant flight patterns. They often fly high, but can be observed at lower altitudes over valleys or near their nesting/roosting sites in caves or rock shelters.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours. Best observed year-round within its tropical range, often seen in large flocks, especially during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea and some nearby islands like New Britain and New Ireland. It inhabits rainforests, forest edges, and often forages over open areas, particularly near cliffs and caves.
How to spot
Look for dark swiftlets with rapid, buoyant flight patterns. They often fly high, but can be observed at lower altitudes over valleys or near their nesting/roosting sites in caves or rock shelters.
When to spot
Active throughout daylight hours. Best observed year-round within its tropical range, often seen in large flocks, especially during the breeding season.
This swiftlet species is named after Ernst Mayr, a renowned ornithologist. It is known to use echolocation to navigate the dark interiors of the caves where it roosts and nests.
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