Horus Swift (Apus horus) — Least Concern Aves

Horus Swift

Apus horus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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