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Ameline swiftlet

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Apodiformes

Genus
  
Aerodramus

Scientific name
  
Aerodramus amelis

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Apodidae

Subspecies
  
A. v. amelis

Higher classification
  
Aerodramus

Similar
  
Swiftlet, Bird, Aerodramus, Philippine swiftlet, Swift

The Ameline swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis), 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.

References

Ameline swiftlet Wikipedia