Blyth's Swift

Apus leuconyx

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Apodiformes · Apodidae

About

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

Fun Fact

It is superficially similar to a house martin, but completely unrelated to those passerine species, as swifts are in the order Apodiformes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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