The Ameline swiftlet (''Aerodramus amelis''), also known as the grey swiftlet, was formerly considered as a subspecies of the uniform swiftlet. It is

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to the

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. Its natural

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is subtropical or tropical moist lowland

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s. Despite some fears around conservation, the species remains a

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. Two subspecies are recognised: * ''A. a. amelis'' ( Oberholser, 1906) – Philippines (except Palawan group) * ''A. a. palawanensis'' (

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, 1914) – Palawan group and Balambangan Island (north of northeast Borneo)

References

Ameline swiftlet Endemic birds of the Philippines Ameline swiftlet Taxa named by Harry C. Oberholser Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{apodiformes-stub