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aerodramus vanikorensis bartschi
12-22-2016

Aerodramus vanikorensis bartschi

Aerodramus vanikorensis bartschi NatureServe Explorer Species Reports — NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.

ITIS Reports — ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.The Aerodramus vanikorensis bartschi (Mariana gray swiftlet) has a long, narrow body with sooty black upper parts and a slightly paler rump. The underparts are dark gray but with a brownish tinge. Some white is present at the base of the feathers in the loreal region. The tarsi are naked and the irises are dark hazel. This species does not display sexual dimorphism in coloration. The taxonomy of this group of swiftlets is in much debate. Virtually all current authorities recognize bartschi as either a subspecie

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Detailed information
Full Name: Mariana Gray swiftlet (Aerodramus vanikorensis bartschi)
Where found: Wherever found
Critical Habitat:N/A
Species Group:Birds
Current listing status
Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed
Endangered 08/27/1984 Pacific Region (Region 1) Wherever found
  • States/US Territories in which the Mariana Gray swiftlet, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Guam , Northern Mariana Islands
  • US Counties in which the Mariana Gray swiftlet, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
  • USFWS Refuges in which the Mariana Gray swiftlet, Wherever found is known to occur: Guam National Wildlife Refuge
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