About the Black Swift
The American black swift, or more simply black swift, is a species of bird that is found from northern British Columbia in Canada through the United States and Mexico to Costa Rica and Brazil. They are also found in the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypseloides niger |
| Species Codes | blkswi, BLSW, ABSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Swift belong to?
The Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black Swift?
The American black swift, or more simply black swift, is a species of bird that is found from northern British Columbia in Canada through the United States and Mexico to Costa Rica and Brazil. They are also found in the Caribbean....
Where can I report a Black Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkswi, or on iNaturalist.
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