| ABSTRACT |
The emerging Collacia Fuciphaga or Swiflet nest is currently envisaged to contribute significantly to Malaysia¿s foreign earnings. Many establishments are currently engaged in bird nest farming and the condition of the habitat is widely believed to influence the quality and quantity of nest production. The condition if the habitat is not only affected by the building structure but is also influenced by the prevailing meteorological conditions. The environmental conditions can be dictated by the temperature, humidity, lighting, the gaseous composition within the habitat and access to food sources. These factors combine to influence the behaviour of the swiflet, the rate of the nest and population growth.
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