About the Bates's Swift
Bates's swift is a species of small swift in the family Apodidae which is found in western Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus batesi |
| Species Codes | batswi1, BASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bates's Swift belong to?
The Bates's Swift (Apus batesi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bates's Swift?
Bates's swift is a species of small swift in the family Apodidae which is found in western Africa....
Where can I report a Bates's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Bates's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
15
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