About the African Palm Swift
The African Palm Swift (Cypsiurus parvus) is a species of bird in the Swifts family (Apodidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 109 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afpswi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypsiurus parvus |
| Species Codes | afpswi1, APSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Palm Swift belong to?
The African Palm Swift (Cypsiurus parvus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the African Palm Swift?
The African Palm Swift is a member of the Swifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Palm Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of African Palm Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afpswi1, or on iNaturalist.