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African Palm Swift

Cypsiurus parvus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Apodiformes ›Family: Apodidae ›Genus: Cypsiurus

About

The African palm swift (Cypsiurus parvus) is a small swift. It is very similar to the Asian palm swift, Cypsiurus balasiensis, and was formerly considered to be the same species. This is a common species with a very wide distribution which faces no obvious threats and may be increasing in numbers as a result of the cultivation of the exotic Washington palm, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Palm Swift?
The scientific name of African Palm Swift is Cypsiurus parvus.
What is the conservation status of African Palm Swift?
The African Palm Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the class Aves.
What order does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the order Apodiformes.
What family does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the family Apodidae.
What genus does African Palm Swift belong to?
African Palm Swift belongs to the genus Cypsiurus.