About the Fork-tailed Palm Swift
The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found across most of northern South America and on Trinidad and Tobago.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Tachornis squamata |
| Species Codes | ftpswi1, FTPS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fork-tailed Palm Swift belong to?
The Fork-tailed Palm Swift (Tachornis squamata) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Fork-tailed Palm Swift?
The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found across most of northern South America and on Trinidad and Tobago....
Where can I report a Fork-tailed Palm Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Fork-tailed Palm Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ftpswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
632
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