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Edible-nest Swiftlet: Facts, Diet, Threats

All you need to know about this colonial nester
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   June 12, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   June 12, 2026
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All you need to know about this colonial nester

What is the IUCN status of the edible-nest swiftlet?

Least Concern

Where in India is the edible-nest swiftlet found?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

What is special about the nest of the edible-nest swiftlet?

Nests are bracket-shaped that are constructed almost exclusively with their saliva.

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