African Swift
Apus barbatus
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Apodidae
About
The African black swift, also known as the African swift or black swift, is a medium-sized bird in the swift family. It breeds in Africa discontinuously from Liberia, Cameroon, Zaire, Uganda and Kenya southwards to South Africa. The "black swifts" of Madagascar and the Comoros are either taken as two subspecies of the African black swift, or otherwise deemed a full species, the Malagasy black swift.
Fun Fact
It breeds in Africa discontinuously from Liberia, Cameroon, Zaire, Uganda and Kenya southwards to South Africa.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is damp mountains, typically between 1,600 and 2,400 m (5,200 and 7,900 ft), and less often at lower altitudes.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance