Bird Guide

Nyanza Swift

Apus niansae

Least ConcernInvertebratesRockyCup nestSmall · 33 g

About the Nyanza Swift

The Nyanza swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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The Nyanza swift, also known as the brown swift, is a medium sized bird with sleek wings, along with a small and compact head. It has a short, forked tail, blunt rectrices, and small coverts. In contrast with its head and torso, the Nyanza swift's outer wings are pale brown along with a pale throat. In the field, the Nyanza swift is commonly unseen and hard to identify without a good view or clear picture. It is commonly spotted in the rainy season and scarce during dry parts of the year. The anatomy of the Nyanza swift is not well known.

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Where the Nyanza Swift lives

Regular range

When to see the Nyanza Swift

Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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