About the Asian Palm Swift
The Asian palm swift is a small swift. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, and was formerly considered to be the same species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypsiurus balasiensis |
| Species Codes | aspswi1, APSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Palm Swift belong to?
The Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Asian Palm Swift?
The Asian palm swift is a small swift. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, and was formerly considered to be the same species....
Where can I report a Asian Palm Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Palm Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aspswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
1,800
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