List of Birds of Bulgaria - Order Apodiformes (Swifts)

Order Apodiformes (Swifts)

  • Family Apodidae

Apodidae is a family of small birds which are similar to the Swallows but a bit larger. The rarely stay on the ground with exception of the breeding period. There are 99 species, 3 of which breed in Bulgaria

    • Genus Apus
      • Apus apus, Common Swift
      • Apus melba, Alpine Swift
      • Apus pallidus, Pallid Swift

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