White-rumped Swift

Apus caffer

The White-rumped Swift is a medium-sized bird known for its impressive aerial acrobatics. This species is characterized by its slender body, long wings, and distinctive white rump. White-rumped Swifts are highly adapted for life on the wing, spending most of their lives in flight. They are often found in flocks, soaring and wheeling through the skies in search of flying insects, their primary food source. These swifts are known for their long migrations, traveling between breeding and wintering grounds. They typically nest in crevices on cliffs or in man-made structures. White-rumped Swifts are fascinating and agile birds, well-suited to their aerial lifestyle.

Habitat: Open skies and cliffs