About the Salim Ali's Swift
Salim Ali's swift is a small bird, superficially similar to a house martin. It is, however, completely unrelated to those passerine species, since swifts are in the order Apodiformes. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus salimalii |
| Species Codes | saaswi1, FTSW, PASW, SASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salim Ali's Swift belong to?
The Salim Ali's Swift (Apus salimalii) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Salim Ali's Swift?
Salim Ali's swift is a small bird, superficially similar to a house martin. It is, however, completely unrelated to those passerine species, since swifts are in the order Apodiformes. The resemblances between the groups are due to convergent evolution reflecting similar life styles....
Where can I report a Salim Ali's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Salim Ali's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saaswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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