Apodidae

Also known as swift family, swifts

family of birds

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Apodidae is a family of small, fast-flying birds commonly known as swifts, which are found around the world and are known for their remarkable aerial agility and speed. These birds are notable for spending most of their lives in the air, catching insects while flying and even sleeping on the wing, making them among the most specialized fliers in the bird world.

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Species

swifts

Apodidae

FAMILY

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderApodiformes
FamilyApodidae

Observations recorded11,837,819

via GBIF

Wikidata facts

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taxon name: Apodidae
Commons category: Apodidae
Commons gallery: Apodidae
taxon common name: seilerfamilien

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The Apodidae, or swifts, form a family of highly aerial birds. They are superficially similar to swallows, but are not closely related to any passerine species. Swifts are placed in the order Apodiformes along with hummingbirds. The treeswifts are closely related to the true swifts, but form a separate family, the Hemiprocnidae.

Resemblances between swifts and swallows are due to convergent evolution, reflecting similar life styles based on catching insects in flight.