About the Malagasy Palm Swift
The Malagasy palm swift is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, with which it was formerly considered conspecific. It was split based on differences in vocalizations and plumage coloration.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypsiurus gracilis |
| Species Codes | malpas1, MPSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy Palm Swift belong to?
The Malagasy Palm Swift (Cypsiurus gracilis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Malagasy Palm Swift?
The Malagasy palm swift is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, with which it was formerly considered conspecific. It was split based on differences in vocalizations and plumage coloration....
Where can I report a Malagasy Palm Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy Palm Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malpas1, or on iNaturalist.
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