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WHITE-RUMPED SWIFTLET ·
In Australia the White-rumped Swiftlet is
restricted to Queensland and occurs ·
Like small bats it has sonar ability, navigating in
dark caves by the process of ·
These dark roosting and nesting sites are used
throughout the year. The nest is a · It is distinguished
from the similar swallows and martins by its stiff-winged, · White-rumped Swiftlets build their nests in very large cavities - caves. Colonies of tiny cup-shaped bracket nests, made from plant matter and feathers cemented together with hardened saliva, are glued closely together on the rock walls. Usually one white egg is laid in each. The swiftlets negotiate the dark caves using echo-location. (Source: Department of Environment) · Round
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