About the Dark-rumped Swift
The dark-rumped swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Bhutan and Northeast India and is a vagrant to Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus acuticauda |
| Species Codes | darswi1, DRSW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-rumped Swift belong to?
The Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dark-rumped Swift?
The Dark-rumped Swift is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dark-rumped Swift?
The dark-rumped swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Bhutan and Northeast India and is a vagrant to Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Dark-rumped Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-rumped Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code darswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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