About the Mottled Swift
The mottled swift is a species of bird in the swift family, Apodidae. It is very sparsely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, although more so throughout East Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Tachymarptis aequatorialis |
| Species Codes | motswi2, MOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mottled Swift belong to?
The Mottled Swift (Tachymarptis aequatorialis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Mottled Swift?
The mottled swift is a species of bird in the swift family, Apodidae. It is very sparsely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, although more so throughout East Africa....
Where can I report a Mottled Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Mottled Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code motswi2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
45
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