About the Blyth's Swift
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus leuconyx |
| Species Codes | blyswi1, FTSW, PASW, BLSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blyth's Swift belong to?
The Blyth's Swift (Apus leuconyx) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blyth's Swift?
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....
Where can I report a Blyth's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Blyth's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blyswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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