Edible Bird's Nest Definition

The nest of certain species of swiftlet , especially the edible-nest swiftlet edible-nest swiftlet , Aerodramus fuciphagus Aerodramus fuciphagus or the black-nest swiftlet black-nest swiftlet , Aerodramus maximus Aerodramus maximus , made by the male swiftlet from its gelatinous saliva , and highly prized in Chinese cuisine for delicacies such as bird's nest soup .