Atiu Swiftlet vs Blyth's Swift

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Apus leuconyx

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Blyth's Swift is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Blyth's Swift
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order same	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family same	Apodidae	Apodidae
Genus	Aerodramus	Apus
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Apus leuconyx

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Blyth's Swift share a common ancestor at the Family level: Apodidae.

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Blyth's Swift

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Blyth's Swift
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.

Blyth's Swift

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Blyth's Swift

The Blyth's Swift (Apus leuconyx) is a species in the genus Apus. Found in Norway.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway