Blyth's Swift
NameBlyth's Swift
Common NameBlyth's Swift
Scientific NameApus leuconyx
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown plumage, with a slightly paler, often indistinct, throat patch. The underparts are generally uniform dark.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched, screaming calls, often heard in groups as they fly together.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Central Asia, from Afghanistan through the Himalayas, and winters in parts of Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-brown plumage, Long, slender, scythe-like wings, Fast, agile flight, Often seen soaring high in the sky, Pale throat patch (often difficult to see)
Description
The Blyth's Swift is a medium-sized aerial bird characterized by its dark plumage and long, scythe-like wings. It spends most of its life in flight, foraging for insects high in the sky and rarely landing except to nest.
