Atiu Swiftlet vs Beddome’s Cycas

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Cycas beddomei

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Beddome’s Cycas is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Beddome’s Cycas
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Aves (Birds)	Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Cycadales (Cycadales)
Family	Apodidae	Cycadaceae
Genus	Aerodramus	Cycas
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Cycas beddomei

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Beddome’s Cycas

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Beddome’s Cycas
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atiu Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Beddome’s Cycas

Atiu Swiftlet

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Beddome’s Cycas

The Beddome’s Cycas (Cycas beddomei) is a species in the genus Cycas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Cycas beddomei.