Cook's Swift

Apus cooki

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Apodiformes · Apodidae

About

Cook's swift is a small bird, superficially similar to a house martin. It is, however, completely unrelated to those passerine species, since swifts are in the order Apodiformes. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles.

Fun Fact

It is, however, completely unrelated to those passerine species, since swifts are in the order Apodiformes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the air, living on the insects they catch in their beaks.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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