Atiu Swiftlet vs Surf Scoter

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (Birds)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Apodidae	Anatidae
Genus	Aerodramus	Melanitta
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Surf Scoter
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.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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