genus collocalia

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Noun genus collocalia has 1 sense

Collocalia, genus Collocalia - a genus of Apodidae
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Apodidae, family Apodidae
--₁ has members: swiftlet, Collocalia inexpectata

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Genus Collocalia

Noun (Biology): A genus of birds in the family Apodidae, known as swiftlets, consisting of small insectivorous birds found in Asia.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Collocalia includes several species of swiftlets native to Southeast Asia.
Swiftlets belonging to the genus Collocalia are known for their ability to navigate and catch insects on the wing.
These small birds from the genus Collocalia build their nests using their saliva, which is considered a delicacy in some cultures.

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