African Palm Swift
- Score
- 0.9999988
- Family
- Apodidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The African Palm Swift (*Cypsiurus parvus*) is remarkable for its deep connection to the fan palm, relying on the tree's fronds to provide both nesting sites and shelter across sub-Saharan Africa. Collectors and bird enthusiasts value this species for its distinctively long, pointed wings and deeply forked tail, which allow for the exceptionally fast, agile flight required to navigate its savanna habitat.
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