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  2. Australian swiftlet - Wikipedia

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    The Australian swiftlet (Aerodramus terraereginae) is a small bird belonging to the genus Aerodramus in the swift family, Apodidae. It is endemic to Queensland in north-eastern Australia . It was formerly included in the white-rumped swiftlet ( Aerodramus spodiopygius ) but is now commonly treated as a separate species.

  3. List of swifts - Wikipedia

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    Giant swiftlet (Hydrochous gigas) Genus Collocalia; Plume-toed swiftlet (Collocalia affinis) Grey-rumped swiftlet (Collocalia marginata) Ridgetop swiftlet (Collocalia isonota) Tenggara swiftlet (Collocalia sumbawae) Drab swiftlet (Collocalia neglecta) Glossy swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta) Satin swiftlet (Collocalia uropygialis) Bornean ...

  4. Swiftlet - Wikipedia

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    The swift family remains one of the more complicated groups of birds in taxonomic research, but the swiftlet tribe is a rather well-defined group. Its internal systematics is confusing; the plumage is usually dull, with shades of black, brown, and gray; from their outward appearance, most species are very similar.

  5. Edible-nest swiftlet - Wikipedia

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    The edible-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus), also known as the white-nest swiftlet, is a small bird of the swift family which is found in Southeast Asia. Its opaque and whitish bird nest is made exclusively of solidified saliva and is the main ingredient of bird's nest soup , a delicacy of Chinese cuisine.

  6. Edible bird's nest - Wikipedia

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    Swiftlet nests have been used as a delicacy for over 400 years, most often as soup. [1] They are particularly prized in Chinese cuisine due to the rarity, high protein content and rich flavor, and are among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans, [ 2 ] with prices up to about $4,300 per pound ($9,500/kg) depending on grading. [ 3 ]

  7. Our complete list of foods pet turtles should not eat - AOL

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    Feeding turtles and tortoises right means mimicking their natural diet; the wrong foods, even common ones, can be harmful. Here are 32 foods to avoid.

  8. The 10 best and 10 worst fruits for you - AOL

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    Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.

  9. Swift (bird) - Wikipedia

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    Even the common swift can cruise at a maximum speed of 31 metres per second (112 km/h; 70 mph). In a single year the common swift can cover at least 200,000 km, [8] and in a lifetime, about two million kilometers. [9] The wingtip bones of swiftlets are of proportionately greater length than those of most other birds.