Indian swiftlet
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These Swiftlet Facts Will Make You a 'Swiftie'
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
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Echoes of the Swiftlets: Exploring the hidden world of the Indian Swiftlet
Off the coast of Maharashtra lies a landscape unlike any other. Colossal cliffs, crashing waves, mysterious sea caves and haunted lighthouses – this is the Vengurla rocks archipelago. Two of these islands are home to the biggest known breeding colonies of the Indian swiftlets. Studying these birds in this harsh terrain is no easy feat. Watch Dr Sirish Manchi and Dhanusha Kawalkar tackle challenges as they study the mysterious Indian swiftlet.
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Indian Swiftlet: The Best Kept Secret of Vengurla Rocks
Swiftlets have adapted quite stunningly to live inside dark underground habitats using echolocation. On Burnt Island, Indian swiftlets are an integral part of the cave ecosystem
Species
Indian Swiftlet: Facts, Diet, Habitat
All you need to know about this medium-sized swift with a shallow forked tail
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