Horus Swift
Apus horus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="apus-horus"></birdfyi-bird>The Horus Swift (Apus horus) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30 cm and a weight of 27.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small swift (12-13 cm) found in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East. Dark plumage with a white rump and throat. Aerial insectivore. Colonial nester on cliffs and buildings. Often nests in old swallow nests. Named after the Egyptian god Horus.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 30,0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Poids | 27,5 g | 0.97 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark sooty-brown; large white rump patch; white throat; pale flanks creating partial white underpart; square-ended tail; African species; compared to Little Swift, paler flanks give a more extensively white underpart impression.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident in woodland and grassland near rivers.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on aerial plankton of tiny insects and spiders; entire diet captured during non-stop aerial foraging.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Son
Chant
Sharp, buzzy chip followed by short descending whistle; compact two-part call repeated persistently from elevated perch.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Apus |
| Espèces | Apus horus |
Distribution
Horus Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family