Forbes-Watson's Swift
Apus berliozi
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A medium-sized swift (16-17 cm) found in arid coastal regions from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula and northwestern Indian Ocean islands. Pale brown plumage with a large white throat patch. Aerial insectivore. Named after the German zoologist Rudolf Berlioz.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 43.166666666666664 g | 1.52 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark sooty-brown overall with pale buff throat patch; underparts slightly paler brown; Socotra Island and East African coast species; plumage similar to African Swift but slightly paler throat and restricted coastal range.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Breeds in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa from Somalia south to Tanzania. Partially migratory; range and taxonomy incompletely understood.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial feeder on small insects and arachnids; catches prey in a wide gape during high-speed flight.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL,SA.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Rapid, buzzy chatter descending at end; rough staccato notes spilling quickly with emphatic final chip before silence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Apus |
| Species | Apus berliozi |
Distribution
Forbes-Watson's Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family