About the House Swift
The house swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Japan, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. It is capable of flying long distances by alternately shutting off hemispheres of its brain in-flight.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus nipalensis |
| Species Codes | houswi1, HOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the House Swift belong to?
The House Swift (Apus nipalensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the House Swift?
The house swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Japan, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. It is capable of flying long distances by alternately shutting off hemispheres of its brain in-flight....
Where can I report a House Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of House Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
2,759
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