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Common Swift

Apus apus

Least Concern

About

Common Swift (Apus apus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Apodidae
Genus
Apus
Species
Apus apus (Common Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパアマツバメ
Chinese 普通楼燕
Spanish Vencejo común
French martinet noir
German Mauersegler
Portuguese andorinhão-preto
Russian Чёрный стриж

Similar Species in Apus

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African Swift
Apus barbatus
Least Concern
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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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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
View all species in Apus →

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Compare Species

vs African Swift vs Alexander's Swift vs Bates's Swift vs Blyth's Swift

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Swift?
The scientific name of Common Swift is Apus apus. It belongs to the genus Apus.
What is the conservation status of Common Swift?
Common Swift (Apus apus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Common Swift live?
Common Swift is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Common Swift belong to?
Common Swift (Apus apus) belongs to the genus Apus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is Common Swift endangered?
No, Common Swift (Apus apus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Common Swift belong to?
Common Swift (Apus apus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Common Swift?
The closest relatives of Common Swift in the genus Apus include African Swift, Alexander's Swift, Bates's Swift, Blyth's Swift, Bradfield's Swift.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Apus — 20 Species

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African Swift
Apus barbatus
LC 🐾
Alexander's Swift
Apus alexandri
LC 🐾
Bates's Swift
Apus batesi
LC 🐾
Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
NE 🐾
Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
LC
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Common Swift
Apus apus
LC
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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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