African Palm Swift

Cypsiurus parvus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

African Palm Swift, Cypsiurus parvus, is a widespread breeding bird across Africa. It is a swift of the family Apodidae, first described by Lichtenstein in 1823. This species is strongly linked with palm trees, especially oil palms, and also occurs in wooded savannah, thornbush and cultivated areas. It is a fast-flying bird of open country and spends much of its life in the air. Its nest is attached beneath a palm frond with saliva, and the same material helps hold the usual two eggs in place.

Order

Apodiformes

Family

Apodidae — Swifts

Breeding range

Africa: widespread