swiftlet

noun

swiftlet

noun

Etymology From swift + -let.

1

Any of the various tropical and subtropical birds of the four genera Aerodramus, Hydrochous, Schoutedenapus, and Collocalia in the swift family, many of which can navigate in darkness using echolocation.

Derived terms
Bornean swiftlet, cave swiftlet, Christmas Island swiftlet, Indian swiftlet

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