About the Salim Ali's Swift
The Salim Ali's Swift (Apus salimalii) 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 saaswi1 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 salimalii |
| Species Codes | saaswi1, FTSW, SASW, PASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salim Ali's Swift belong to?
The Salim Ali's Swift (Apus salimalii) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Salim Ali's Swift?
The Salim Ali's 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 Salim Ali's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Salim Ali's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saaswi1, 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
25
iNat Observations
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