Atiu Swiftlet vs Lesser Striped-Swallow

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Cecropis abyssinica

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Lesser Striped-Swallow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Lesser Striped-Swallow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Apodidae	Hirundinidae
Genus	Aerodramus	Cecropis
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Cecropis abyssinica

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Lesser Striped-Swallow share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser Striped-Swallow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Lesser Striped-Swallow
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.

Lesser Striped-Swallow

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway