About the African Palm Swift
The African palm swift is a small swift. It is very similar to the Asian palm swift, Cypsiurus balasiensis, and was formerly considered to be the same species. The Malagasy palm swift was also recently split from this species. This is a common species with a very wide distribution which faces no obvious threats and may be increasing in numbers as a result of the cultivation of the exotic Washington palm, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
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 small swift. It is very similar to the Asian palm swift, Cypsiurus balasiensis, and was formerly considered to be the same species. The Malagasy palm swift was also recently split from this species. This is a common species with a very wide distribution which faces no obv...
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.
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