Plain Swift
- Score
- 0.24317084
- Family
- Apodidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Plain Swift (*Apus unicolor*) is a master of aerial endurance, uniquely adapted to life on the wing with its distinctive pointed wings and slightly forked tail. Endemic to the Madeira and Canary Islands, this species is highly valued by bird enthusiasts for its remarkable ability to remain airborne for extended periods, rarely touching the ground outside of the nesting season.
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