Malaysia
Sabah, Borneo
Black-nest Swiftlet
One of the main sources of
edible nests for bird’s nest soup.
edible nests for bird’s nest soup.
Aerodramus maximus
(L 5.5")
Gomantong Caves
03Aug2018
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Meijer
Meijer
xeno-canto
Aerodramus in Greek means
air running; maximus in
Latin means greatest.
air running; maximus in
Latin means greatest.
The hardened saliva nests of the edible-nest
swiftlet and the black-nest swiftlet have been
used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years.
swiftlet and the black-nest swiftlet have been
used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years.
- nests may cost up to $3,000/lb.
(Wikipedia)
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