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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Malagasy Palm Swift

Cypsiurus gracilis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
13.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 61

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 61).

DEF 43

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 43).

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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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Comoros and Madagascar Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cypsiurus gracilis gracilis

    Madagascar (except c)

  • Cypsiurus gracilis griveaudi

    Comoros

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cypsiurus gracilis

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Comoros and Madagascar

Sources & credits

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