Common Swift

Apus apus

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4 recent observations

Brief #

Blackish-brown with a short forked tail and very long swept-back wings.

Synonyms #

  • Vencejo común (Spanish)
  • Vencello común (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Swift is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Entirely blackish-brown except for a small white or pale grey patch on their chins which is not visible from a distance. They have a short forked tail and very long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 17 cm
Wingspan: 38 - 40 cm
Weight: 36 - 50 g

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