About the Plain Swift
The plain swift is a medium-sized swift. Although this bird is superficially similar to a barn swallow or house martin, it is not related to those passerine species. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus unicolor |
| Species Codes | plaswi1, PLSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain Swift belong to?
The Plain Swift (Apus unicolor) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Plain Swift?
The plain swift is a medium-sized swift. Although this bird is superficially similar to a barn swallow or house martin, it is not related to those passerine species. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles....
Where can I report a Plain Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plaswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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