The common swift (Apus apus) is a medium-sized bird, superficially similar to the barn swallow or house martin but somewhat larger, though not stemming from those passerine species, being …

Common swifts (Apus apus) are medium-sized aerial birds known for their superb flying ability. These birds never settle voluntarily on the ground, where they would be vulnerable to …

Medium-sized swift, dark overall with a white throat. Almost always seen in fast, direct flight, which, as the name suggests, is swift. Bigger and longer-winged than swallows, with strong …

Feb 14, 2024 · The Common Swift (Apus apus) is a remarkable bird renowned for its extraordinary aerial abilities and unique life history. Found across Europe, Asia, and parts of …

Almost worldwide in distribution, swifts are absent only from polar regions, southern Chile and Argentina, New Zealand, and most of Australia. Closely resembling swallows, swifts range in …

Common Swifts breed across Europe and parts of Asia, from the UK and Spain eastward to China. They prefer urban and suburban areas, nesting in buildings, but they also inhabit …

Swifts are plain sooty brown, with a white throat, but in flight against the sky they appear black. They have curved wings and a forked tail. Swifts are summer visitors, breeding across the UK, …

Oct 30, 2024 · It is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and migrates to Africa for the winter. The common swift is a dark, long-winged bird with a long, forked tail. It has a distinctive …

Aug 8, 2025 · Common Swift feeds exclusively on flying insects, especially Hemiptera, Coleoptera, and Diptera, and lays between one and four eggs per season.

The Common Swift is a native bird of Eurasia. It is seen mostly throughout all of Europe in the warmer months. There are areas in central Asia where they are also seen. This dark …