Atiu Swiftlet vs Polynesian Triller

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Lalage maculosa

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Polynesian Triller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Polynesian Triller
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	Campephagidae
Genus	Aerodramus	Lalage
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Lalage maculosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Polynesian Triller share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Polynesian Triller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Polynesian Triller
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.

Polynesian Triller

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