About the Forbes-Watson's Swift
Forbes-Watson's swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It breeds in coastal areas of Somalia and the southern Arabian Peninsula and on the island of Socotra. In the non-breeding season it has been observed as far south as coastal Mozambique.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus berliozi |
| Species Codes | fowswi1, FWSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forbes-Watson's Swift belong to?
The Forbes-Watson's Swift (Apus berliozi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Forbes-Watson's Swift?
Forbes-Watson's swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It breeds in coastal areas of Somalia and the southern Arabian Peninsula and on the island of Socotra. In the non-breeding season it has been observed as far south as coastal Mozambique....
Where can I report a Forbes-Watson's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Forbes-Watson's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fowswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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