White-rumped Swift
White-rumped Swift
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A small swift recognized by its white rump and often associated with the mud nests of swallows or martins, which it frequently utilizes.
Where to spot
Open country, savannas, and human settlements across Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East.
How to spot
Look for its small size, dark plumage, and especially the distinct white rump patch. They have a more buoyant flight than many other swifts and are often seen flying near human structures or rock faces where nests are found.
When to spot
Year-round in most of its range, with some local movements depending on rainfall and food availability. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Open country, savannas, and human settlements across Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East.
How to spot
Look for its small size, dark plumage, and especially the distinct white rump patch. They have a more buoyant flight than many other swifts and are often seen flying near human structures or rock faces where nests are found.
When to spot
Year-round in most of its range, with some local movements depending on rainfall and food availability. Active throughout the day.
Credits:
Door en:User:Waxbill - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:White-rumped_Swift.jpg, Publiek domein, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1475042
Credits:
By Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa - White-rumped swift, Apus caffer, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77062370
The White-rumped Swift often repurposes the old mud nests of other bird species, such as swallows and martins, as a base for its own nest, sometimes even driving out the original occupants.
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