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Bates's Swift

Apus batesi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
24,6 cm
Berat
22,1 g
Famili
Apodidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized swift (16-17 cm) found in lowland and montane forests of West and Central Africa. Dark plumage with a greenish gloss. Aerial insectivore. Colonial breeder. One of the least known African swifts due to its forest habitat. Named after George Latimer Bates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Berat 22,1 g 0.78 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Small; dark sooty-brown overall; narrow pale greyish-white rump band; pale greyish chin; underparts dark brown; forked tail; West African forest species; the narrowest and dullest rump band among African white-rumped Apus swifts.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in a restricted range in West and Central Africa from Cameroon and Gabon. Resident in lowland rainforest. Rare and poorly known.

Diet & Feeding

Entirely airborne feeder on tiny flies, gnats, and airborne arachnids; one of the most aerial of all birds.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: O.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, light twittering with bright crystalline quality; cascading series of high pure notes tumbling freely in open air.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Bates's Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Bates's Swift eat?
Entirely airborne feeder on tiny flies, gnats, and airborne arachnids; one of the most aerial of all birds.
Where does the Bates's Swift live?
Found in a restricted range in West and Central Africa from Cameroon and Gabon. Resident in lowland rainforest. Rare and poorly known.
Is the Bates's Swift endangered?
The Bates's Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bates's Swift nest?
Nest type: O.
What does the Bates's Swift sound like?
Rapid, light twittering with bright crystalline quality; cascading series of high pure notes tumbling freely in open air.
How big is the Bates's Swift?
The Bates's Swift has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 22.1 g.
What order and family does the Bates's Swift belong to?
The Bates's Swift (Apus batesi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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