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Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi (Roberts, 1926)
42 gWeight
Bradfield's swift (Apus bradfieldi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Namibia, South Africa, Angola
Where and when it's recorded
Bradfield's Swift has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Avis DamNamibia316 records
- Waterberg ResortNamibia136 records
- Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia67 records
More places
- Daan Viljoen Game ReserveNamibia60 records
- Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa59 records
- TundavalaAngola54 records
- Gammams Water Care WorksNamibia37 records
- Namibgrens Guest FarmNamibia36 records
- Ondudu LodgeNamibia29 records
- Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia21 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
Bradfield's swift (Apus bradfieldi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
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Questions
How big is the Bradfield's Swift?
The Bradfield's Swift weighs around 42 g.
Where does the Bradfield's Swift live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southwestern. It is most often recorded in Namibia, South Africa and Angola.
When is the best time to see the Bradfield's Swift?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Bradfield's Swift endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bradfield's Swift as Least Concern.
What does the Bradfield's Swift eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bradfield's Swift in?
It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 42 g
- Habitat
- Desert
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 176 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southwestern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Swifts Apodidae
- Genus
- Apus
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