About the African Swift
The African Swift (Apus barbatus) 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 afrswi1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus barbatus |
| Species Codes | afrswi1, FPBS, ABSW, APSW, AFSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Swift belong to?
The African Swift (Apus barbatus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the African Swift?
The African 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 Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of African Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrswi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Swifts 109 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
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