Scarce Swift

Schoutedenapus myoptilus

Least Concern

The Scarce Swift is a swift or swiftlet of sub-Saharan African and western Indian Ocean skies, woodland, cliffs, and towns. It spends most daylight hours on the wing, catching tiny flying insects high above forests, cliffs, towns, or water, and many species nest in caves, on rock faces, or against buildings.

Family

Apodidae

Group

Swifts

Range

Scarce Swift Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African and western Indian Ocean skies, woodland, cliffs, and towns

Population

≈ Unknown

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