About the Bates's Swift
The Bates's Swift (Apus batesi) is a species of bird in the Swifts family (Apodidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 109 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code batswi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus batesi |
| Species Codes | batswi1, BASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bates's Swift belong to?
The Bates's Swift (Apus batesi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bates's Swift?
The Bates's Swift is a member of the Swifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bates's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Bates's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batswi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Swifts 109 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
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