Swifts
Order: Apodiformes. Family: Apodidae
Swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 98 species worldwide and six species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Malagasy Spinetail | Zoonavena grandidieri | Widespread resident, LC |
| African Palm Swift | Cypsiurus parvus | Widespread resident, LC |
| Alpine Swift | Tachymarptis melba | Widespread resident, LC |
| Little Swift | Apus affinis | Recent colonist, LC |
| Madagascar Swift | Apus balstoni | Widespread resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar