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Swiftlet (Noun)

Meaning

Swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The swiftlet is a bird species of great economic importance, particularly in Southeast Asia.
  • The edible nest of the swiftlet, made of the bird's own saliva, is a highly prized delicacy.
  • In some caves, thousands of swiftlets can be found nesting and roosting together.
  • Swiftlets are nearly blind in the dark caves where they nest, relying on echolocation to navigate.
  • The swiftlet's unique nesting habits involve the use of echolocation and a specialized gland that produces a sticky saliva.

Synonyms

  • Collocalia Inexpectata

Related Words

  • Swift (noun)
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