Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi)
Introduction Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) is a small North American swift adapted for almost continuous flight. It breeds mainly in
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Swift
Swifts are extraordinary aerial birds renowned for their speed, agility, and almost entirely airborne lifestyle. With long, scythe-shaped wings and streamlined bodies, they are built for flight, spending the majority of their lives on the wing—eating, sleeping, and even mating in the air. Swifts are often mistaken for swallows but are unrelated; they belong to their own family, Apodidae. These birds are found worldwide and are especially known for their long migratory journeys and preference for nesting in high crevices or old buildings. Their distinctive, high-pitched calls and effortless gliding make them a joy to observe in summer skies.
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
Introduction The Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) is a small migratory swift of eastern North America. It spends almost its entire
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Common Swift (Apus apus)
Introduction The Common Swift, Apus apus, is a highly aerial migratory bird of Europe, western Asia and parts of North
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House Swift (Apus nipalensis)
Introduction The House Swift, Apus nipalensis, is a small, dark swift in the family Apodidae. It is adapted to sustained
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Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus)
Introduction The Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus), also known as the Fork-tailed Swift, is a strongly migratory member of the swift
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White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)
Introduction The White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis) is a fast-flying, cliff-nesting swift of western North America. Its contrasting black-and-white plumage, long
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Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Introduction The Alpine Swift, Tachymarptis melba, is a large, long-winged swift of southern Europe, Africa and Asia. It is recognised
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