Kingdom Animalia Order Apodiformes Genus Aerodramus Higher classification Aerodramus | Phylum Chordata Family Apodidae Scientific name Aerodramus leucophaeus Rank Species | |
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Similar Atiu swiftlet, Seychelles swiftlet, Three‑toed swiftlet, Aerodramus, Philippine swiftlet | ||
The Tahiti swiftlet or Polynesian swiftlet (Aerodramus leucophaeus) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Society Islands in French Polynesia, where it occurs on Tahiti and Moorea. It prefers wet, rocky and forested valleys at high elevations, and nests either in shallow depressions with overhanging rocks, coastal cliffs or caves.
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