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Pacific Swift

Apus pacificus · Species of bird which breeds in eastern Asia
Family
Order
Apodiformes
Codes
fotswi, FTSW, PASW

About the Pacific Swift

The Pacific swift is a species of bird that is part of the Swift family. It breeds in eastern Asia. It is strongly migratory, spending the northern hemisphere's winter in Southeast Asia and Australia. The general shape and blackish plumage recall its relative, the common swift, from which it is distinguished by a white rump band and heavily marked underparts. The sexes are identical in appearance, although young birds can be identified by pale fringes to the wing feathers that are absent in adults. This swift's main call is a screech typical of its family. It is one of a group of closely related Asian swifts formerly regarded as one species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderApodiformes
FamilySwifts (Apodidae)
SpeciesApus pacificus
Species Codesfotswi, FTSW, PASW

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Pacific Swift belong to?

The Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.

How can I identify the Pacific Swift?

The Pacific swift is a species of bird that is part of the Swift family. It breeds in eastern Asia. It is strongly migratory, spending the northern hemisphere's winter in Southeast Asia and Australia. The general shape and blackish plumage recall its relative, the common swift, from which it is dist...

Where can I report a Pacific Swift sighting?

You can log sightings of Pacific Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fotswi, or on iNaturalist.