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African Swift

Apus barbatus

Least Concern
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The African Swift (Apus barbatus) is a species in the genus Apus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミナミクロアマツバメ
Chinese 非洲黑雨燕
Spanish Vencejo de El Cabo
French Martinet du Cap
German Kapsegler
Portuguese andorinhão-preto-africano
Russian Капский стриж

Similar Species in Apus

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Alexander's Swift
Apus alexandri
Least Concern
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Bates's Swift
Apus batesi
Least Concern
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Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
Not Evaluated
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Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
Least Concern
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Common Swift
Apus apus
Least Concern
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Cook's Swift
Apus cooki
Not Evaluated
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Dark-rumped Swift
Apus acuticauda
Vulnerable
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Fernando Po Swift
Apus sladeniae
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Swift?
The scientific name of African Swift is Apus barbatus. It belongs to the genus Apus.
What is the conservation status of African Swift?
African Swift (Apus barbatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does African Swift live?
African Swift is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does African Swift belong to?
African Swift (Apus barbatus) belongs to the genus Apus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is African Swift endangered?
No, African Swift (Apus barbatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does African Swift belong to?
African Swift (Apus barbatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of African Swift?
The closest relatives of African Swift in the genus Apus include Alexander's Swift, Bates's Swift, Blyth's Swift, Bradfield's Swift, Common Swift.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apus — 20 Species

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African Swift
Apus barbatus
LC
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Alexander's Swift
Apus alexandri
LC 🐾
Bates's Swift
Apus batesi
LC 🐾
Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
NE 🐾
Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
LC 🐾
Common Swift
Apus apus
LC 🐾
Cook's Swift
Apus cooki
NE 🐾
Dark-rumped Swift
Apus acuticauda
VU 🐾
Fernando Po Swift
Apus sladeniae
DD 🐾
Forbes-Watson's Swift
Apus berliozi
LC 🐾
Horus Swift
Apus horus
LC 🐾
House Swift
Apus nipalensis
LC 🐾
Little Swift
Apus affinis
NE 🐾
Madagascar Swift
Apus balstoni
LC 🐾
Nyanza Swift
Apus niansae
LC 🐾
Pacific Swift
Apus pacificus
NE 🐾
Pallid Swift
Apus pallidus
NE 🐾
Plain Swift
Apus unicolor
LC 🐾
Salim Ali's Swift
Apus salimalii
NE 🐾
White-rumped Swift
Apus caffer
NE
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