Common Swift
Common Swift
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An iconic aerial master, spending most of its life on the wing, feeding, drinking, and even sleeping in flight. It is characterized by its dark, soot-colored plumage and sickle-shaped wings.
Where to spot
Urban areas, cliffs, and open skies across most of Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa for the non-breeding season.
How to spot
Look for their distinctive dark, soot-colored plumage and long, narrow, sickle-shaped wings. Listen for their high-pitched, screaming calls as they fly rapidly in groups, often around buildings and cliff faces.
When to spot
Breeding season (late spring to late summer) when they are present in their northern breeding grounds. Most active throughout the day, especially at dusk when swarms can be seen 'screaming' around buildings.
Where to spot
Urban areas, cliffs, and open skies across most of Europe and Asia, migrating to Africa for the non-breeding season.
How to spot
Look for their distinctive dark, soot-colored plumage and long, narrow, sickle-shaped wings. Listen for their high-pitched, screaming calls as they fly rapidly in groups, often around buildings and cliff faces.
When to spot
Breeding season (late spring to late summer) when they are present in their northern breeding grounds. Most active throughout the day, especially at dusk when swarms can be seen 'screaming' around buildings.
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Arend Vermazeren
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Common Swifts can remain airborne for up to 10 months without landing, a remarkable feat that includes eating, drinking, mating, and even sleeping while flying.
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