Little Swift

Apus affinis

Order:

Caprimulgiformes

Family:

Apodidae

Size:

12 cm

Weight:

M 25 g, F 25 g

Taxonomy:

A. a. galilejensis (Antinori, 1855)

Short Description:

The Little Swift (Apus affinis) is a small, agile bird with a distinctive appearance characterized by its dark brown or black plumage and long, slender wings. Its body is compact, with a short forked tail and a slightly paler throat. Little Swifts have a swift and buoyant flight, often darting and wheeling through the sky with remarkable agility.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

In Pakistan, Little Swifts are primarily found in the southern regions, including coastal areas, plains, and urban environments. They are commonly observed in cities and towns, where they nest in colonies on buildings, bridges, and other man-made structures. Little Swifts are less prevalent in mountainous regions compared to other swift species.

Little Swifts are highly social birds, often seen flying and foraging in large flocks. They feed primarily on flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes, and beetles, which they catch in mid-air using their wide gape and agile flight maneuvers. Little Swifts are active during daylight hours, with peak activity occurring in the early morning and late afternoon. During the breeding season, Little Swifts form colonies and construct cup-shaped nests made of feathers, grass, and other materials, which are glued together with their saliva. They show strong fidelity to their nesting sites, often returning year after year to the same location. Little Swifts are known for their vocalizations, emitting high-pitched calls while in flight or near their nesting sites.