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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Common Swift

Apus apus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
16–17 cm
Body Mass
37.6 g
Wingspan
40 cm
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

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ATK 63

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 63).

DEF 39

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 39).

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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

Pascal Christe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: widespread Habitat: Human Modified
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Apus apus apus

    w Europe and n Africa to c Siberia

  • Apus apus pekinensis

    n Iran to n China and Mongolia

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Apus apus

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: widespread

Sources & credits

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