About the Horus Swift
The Horus swift is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae that is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Horus, whose name this bird commemorates, was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun, son of Osiris and Isis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus horus |
| Species Codes | horswi1, HOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horus Swift belong to?
The Horus Swift (Apus horus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Horus Swift?
The Horus swift is a small bird in the swift family Apodidae that is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Horus, whose name this bird commemorates, was the ancient Egyptian god of the sun, son of Osiris and Isis....
Where can I report a Horus Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Horus Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
145
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