African Black Swift
Apus barbatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Not EvaluatedCommon
birds • Apodidae
African Black Swift.
A
Apus barbatus
Category
birds
Family
Apodidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 42.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african black swift in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: aerial foraging 60%, mid-level vegetation 40%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
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.