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Pacific Swift

Apus pacificus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Pacific swift (Apus pacificus) is a bird which breeds in eastern Asia. This swift is strongly migratory, spending the northern hemisphere's winter in Southeast Asia and Australia. The general shape and blackish plumage recall its relative, the common swift, from which it is distinguished by a white rump band and heavily marked underparts. The sexes are identical in appearance, although young birds can be identified by pale fringes to the wing feathers that are absent...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Swift?
The scientific name of Pacific Swift is Apus pacificus.
What kingdom does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the order Apodiformes.
What family does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the family Apodidae.
What genus does Pacific Swift belong to?
Pacific Swift belongs to the genus Apus.