African Swift

Apus barbatus

Least Concern

Rentang Sayap

34,2 cm

Berat

42,666666666666664 g

Famili

Apodidae

Ordo

Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized swift (16-17 cm) found across sub-Saharan Africa. Dark sooty-brown plumage, darker than Pallid Swift. Aerial insectivore, foraging high over varied habitats from forests to savannas. Breeds on cliffs and buildings. Resident or partial migrant within Africa.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Rentang Sayap	34,2 cm	13.5 in
Berat	42,666666666666664 g	1.51 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Dark sooty-brown throughout; pale throat patch whitish-grey; underparts slightly paler; broadly similar to Common Swift but slightly larger and marginally paler below; widespread Sub-Saharan African species.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. One of Africa's most common swift species.

Diet & Feeding

Completely aerial diet of small flying insects and spiders; never forages on the ground or in vegetation.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, piercing screech followed by rapid chatter; intense series of notes escalating in speed and volume before fading.

Taksonomi

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordo	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili	Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus	Apus
Spesies	Apus barbatus

Distribution

African Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded