Collocalia maxima. The hatchling Black-nest Swiftlet takes...
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Image #cld04080857
SpeciesCollocalia maxima
LocalitySarawak, Malaysia
DescriptionThe hatchling Black-nest Swiftlet takes about 2 months to fledge. The nests are often collected by traders after the birds have matured and sold for the preparation of soup. 
Keywordsanimal | bird | black | borneo | cave | edible | fauna | limestone | nest | swiftlet | wildlife |

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