C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

CIOC 768

Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Apodiformes · Apodidae

Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis).

ATK53

DEF40

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 9.1 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 53

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 53).

DEF 40

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 40).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: widespread Habitat: Human Modified

4 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Cypsiurus balasiensis balasiensis
Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka
Cypsiurus balasiensis infumatus
ne India to Indochina, Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo
Cypsiurus balasiensis bartelsorum
Java and Bali
Cypsiurus balasiensis pallidior
Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Arch.)

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