Pallid Swift

Order:

Apodiformes

Family:

Apodidae

Size:

16 to 18 centimeters (6.3 to 7.1 inches)

Weight:

30 to 40 grams (1.1 to 1.4 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in the year 1817

Short Description:

The Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus) is a medium-sized swift species characterized by its slender body, long swept-back wings, and distinctive forked tail. It has uniformly brown plumage, with slightly paler underparts. Pallid Swifts possess a streamlined shape adapted for swift and agile flight, enabling them to maneuver adeptly through the air.

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, Pallid Swifts are primarily found in the northern regions, particularly in mountainous areas such as the Himalayas and the Karakoram Range. They are also observed in other parts of the country during migration, including coastal areas and plains. Pallid Swifts prefer habitats with rocky cliffs, gorges, and steep slopes for nesting and roosting.

Pallid Swifts are highly aerial birds, spending the majority of their time in flight. They are adept fliers, capable of sustained flight for long distances without resting. Pallid Swifts feed primarily on flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes, and other small airborne prey, which they catch in mid-air using their wide gape and agile flight maneuvers.