African Palm Swift
Cypsiurus parvus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Apodidae
African Palm Swift.
A
Cypsiurus parvus
Category
birds
Family
Apodidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 13.6 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african palm swift in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: aerial foraging 90%, mid-level vegetation 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.