Pacific Swift
NamePacific Swift
Common NamePacific Swift
Scientific NameApus pacificus
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)39
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly sooty brown to black plumage, with a distinctive and prominent white rump patch. It also has a pale, often whitish, throat patch which can be difficult to see in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, rapid, screaming or twittering calls, often described as 'sree-sree-sree' or 'swee-swee-swee', typically given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, urban, coastal, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across a wide range of East Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, Japan, and the Himalayas. It is a migratory species, wintering in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia.
Identifying FeaturesLong, swept-back, scythe-like wings, Dark sooty-brown body plumage, Prominent white rump patch, Fast, agile, and continuous flight
Description
The Pacific Swift is a medium-sized swift with long, scythe-like wings adapted for fast, agile flight. It spends most of its life in the air, feeding on insects and even sleeping on the wing.
