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.