Swiftlets Collection

Swiftlets and their nests
5312141 Swiftlets and their nests; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swiftlets and their nests: in Malaya and China the edible nests of the swifts and swiftlets were collected and used in soups)

Picture No. 10767023
Man gathering edible, empty nests of Black-nest SWIFTLETS in basket as food source (Collocalia maxima) Date:

Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) adult, sitting on nest, nesting inside dwelling, Cebu Island, Philippines

Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) adult pair, clinging to wall at nestsite, nesting inside dwelling, Cebu Island, Philippines

Black-nest Swiftlet Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo
JPF-8483 Black-nest SWIFTLET - two, by nest Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo Collocalia maxima Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-nest Swiftlets nests - & bat colony. Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo
JPF-8480 Black-nest Swiftlets nests - & bat colony. Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo. Collocalia maxima Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-nest Swiftlet - in cave, Borneo, Malaysia, southern Asia to western Philippines JPF30735
JPF-13299 Black-nest Swiftlet - in cave Borneo, Malaysia, southern Asia to western Philippines Collocalia maxima Latin also Aerodromus maxima Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for

White-bellied Swiftlet Borneo
JPF-8488 White-bellied Swiftlet Borneo Collocalia esculenta Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the aerial wonders of Swiftlets, these graceful birds of the Old World, found primarily in Southern Asia and the Pacific. In the captivating image (Picture No. 10767023), a Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) sits atop its nest in a Filipino dwelling on Cebu Island, showcasing their unique nesting habits. Swiftlets build their nests from their own saliva, which hardens into a firm, flexible material. In contrast, the Black-nest Swiftlets (Aerodramus fuciphagus) of Borneo's Gomantong Caves (pictured in JPF30735 and the second image) construct their nests from darker material, often sharing their roosting sites with bat colonies. The White-bellied Swiftlet (Aerodramus leucogaster) of Borneo, as seen in the final image, is another fascinating swiftlet species, known for its striking white underbelly and agile flight. These enchanting birds are not only a sight to behold but also an essential part of the ecosystem, contributing to pollination and seed dispersal.