Based on Bird Species
1. Collocalia Fuciphaga
– The largest in size among 3 species
– Popular name : White nest, House nest, or Wild/Cave nest
– Uses mostly only gelatinouse strands for making entire nest
– Gelatinous strands content in the unprocessed nest : 85 – 97%
– The most popular nests in the market
– Commands the highest price
– Sold as whole pieces (most popular), stripes, crumbs, and cakes
2. Collocalia Esculanta
– Popular name : Grass nest
– Uses leaves (usually pine leaves) with its gelatinous strands as ‘glue’ for making the nest
– Gelatinous strands content in the unprocessed nest : 5 – 15%
– Very popular for restaurant consumption
– Sold as stripe (most pupolar), crumbs, and cakes
– Looks transparent and glossy, with grayish color
3. Collocalia Maxima
– Popular name : Feather nest
– Molting in the process, and using their feathers with the gelatinous strands as ‘glue’
for making the nest
– Gelatinous strands content in the unprocessed nest : 5 – 15%
– Very popular in ‘bird nest cake-shape’ market
– Sold as cakes (most popular) and crumbs
– Looks dull and glossy, with milky white color
