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Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis
Spotted 75M in Maquera Cave, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan.
The Grey Swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis) 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. -wiki
ID reconsidered by Desmond Allen (Phil. Biodiversity Net) as Grey swiftlet because of its location (dark zone) in the cave; Initially suggested as Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) by Desmond Allen (Phil. Biodiversity Net). Photo by Jerry Rendon.
Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 4, 2012
8 Comments
ID reconsidered by Desmond Allen (Phil. Biodiversity Net) as Grey swiftlet because of its location (dark zone) in the cave.
Ashish, thank you also for your support and assistance in PN!
I have updated ID in your favor.
Chicks word is close to Organisms than Baby.
Wow... Its very fantastic...
Its amazing thing to see juvenile birds... and at their nesting...!!
Its simply learning lesson for everyone... Thankful to you for sharing on Project Noah...!!
ID as Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) suggested by Desmond Allen (Phil. Biodiversity Net).
Thanks CRE & Chun!
No, the nest was in a low (1.5M high) flooded (0.5M deep) duck-walking passage. Pretty easy access, when kneeling it was just above the level of my head. See the passage at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...
Nice feathers.
I believe you have to climb to get this picture.
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye for protection and to moisten it while maintaining visibility. -wiki