Bates's Swift

Apus batesi

Bates's Swift is a small, fast-flying bird found in the forests and woodlands of West Africa. It has a streamlined body, long wings, and a short, square tail. Its plumage is dark brown with a slightly paler throat and belly. This species is known for its swift and agile flight, often seen darting through the treetops in search of flying insects. Bates's Swift is a migratory species, traveling long distances between its breeding and wintering grounds. Despite its widespread distribution, the population size and specific threats to this species are not well-documented.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands of West Africa