Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Apodidae
Bradfield's Swift.
B
Apus bradfieldi
Category
birds
Family
Apodidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 42.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding bradfield's swift in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: aerial foraging 40%, understorey foraging 30%, mid-level vegetation 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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