C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Plain Swift

Apus unicolor

CIOC 773

Plain Swift

Apus unicolor

Apodiformes · Apodidae

Plain Swift (Apus unicolor).

ATK72

DEF47

762 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 14–15 cm
Body Mass: 22.5 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 72

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 72).

DEF 47

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 47).

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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: Africa: Madeira (all islands) and Canary Is. (all islands; North-central to Central Macaronesia & Northwestern of Northern Africa); may breed adjacent Moroccan coast Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Apus unicolor

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Madeira (all islands) and Canary Is. (all islands; North-central to Central Macaronesia & Northwestern of Northern Africa); may breed adjacent Moroccan coast