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Common Swift (Apus apus)
Apus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Towns, villages
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Apodiformes
FAMILY
Apodidae
GENUS
Apus
📋 Description
SIZE
16-17 cm body, 31-44 g
COLORATION
Dark brown, long sickle wings
ADAPTATIONS
Spends most of life flying
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Towns, villages
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Africa (migrant)
REPRODUCTION
2-3 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Flying insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Declining insect populations
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Swift spends almost its entire life flying and even sleeps on the wing. It has a loud screaming call.
2
It is a summer visitor and migrates to Africa.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
London UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for sickle-winged birds screaming over towns in summer.
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