Mascarene Swiftlet

Aerodramus francicus

The Mascarene swiftlet or Mauritius swiftlet is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Mauritius and Réunion, and the populations on the two islands have recently been confirmed to differ subspecifically. The nominate race francicus is found on Mauritius, and the recently described race saffordi occurs on Réunion.

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