About the Scarce Swift
The scarce swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It has a disjunct range of presence throughout the Afromontane : Cameroon line, Albertine Rift montane forests, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Schoutedenapus myoptilus |
| Species Codes | scaswi1, SCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarce Swift belong to?
The Scarce Swift (Schoutedenapus myoptilus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Scarce Swift?
The scarce swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It has a disjunct range of presence throughout the Afromontane : Cameroon line, Albertine Rift montane forests, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique....
Where can I report a Scarce Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarce Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scaswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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