Little Swift
NameLittle Swift
Common NameLittle Swift
Scientific NameApus affinis
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)33.5
Plumage DetailsOverall sooty brown plumage, contrasting with a prominent white rump patch and a white throat patch. The tail is short and square-ended, appearing slightly notched when spread.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, chattering or twittering call, often described as a squeaky trill or 'chi-chi-chi' notes given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsurban, mountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, including India and Southeast Asia. It is also found in some parts of Southern Europe.
Identifying Featureswhite rump, white throat patch, short square tail, dark sooty brown plumage, highly aerial behavior
Description
The Little Swift is a small, highly aerial bird with dark sooty-brown plumage. It spends most of its life in flight, feeding on insects, and is known for its distinctive white rump and throat patch. These birds are often found nesting colonially on buildings or cliffs.
