Horus Swift
Apus horus
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Apodidae
About
The Horus swift is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae that is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Horus, whose name this bird commemorates, was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun, son of Osiris and Isis.
Fun Fact
Horus, whose name this bird commemorates, was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun, son of Osiris and Isis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs very discontinuously in much of the rest of the sub-Saharan region, with the Ethiopian mountains and the area from central Kenya into Uganda having large populations.
Diet
Eaters, ground woodpeckers, kingfishers and martins, which are typically in natural or artificial sandy banks.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance