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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Pallid Swift

Apus pallidus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
16–17 cm
Body Mass
41.9 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 67

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 67).

DEF 42

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 42).

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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

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Africa: Southern Europe & Arabian Pen. and Northern Africa Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Apus pallidus brehmorum

    Madeira, Canary Is., coastal n Africa, s Europe to Turkey

  • Apus pallidus illyricus

    nw coast of the Balkan Pen.

  • Apus pallidus pallidus

    Mauritania through Egypt and the Middle East to Pakistan

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Apus pallidus

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Africa: Southern Europe & Arabian Pen. and Northern Africa

Sources & credits

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