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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[Africa]], [[ | + | [[Africa]] and [[Asia]]. In Africa south of the Sahara, locally also Northern Africa. In the Middle East in [[Israel]] and [[Turkey]]. From there east to [[Iran]], [[Pakistan]] and [[India]].<br> |
| + | Common in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Local and scarce in the rest of its range. Not globally threatened. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 4 June 2008
- Apus affinis
Identification
Wingspan 33cm. Black, white rump, and flanks. Short square tail.
Distribution
Africa and Asia. In Africa south of the Sahara, locally also Northern Africa. In the Middle East in Israel and Turkey. From there east to Iran, Pakistan and India.
Common in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Local and scarce in the rest of its range. Not globally threatened.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Cliffs
Behaviour
1-4 eggs are laid in nests built on cliffs.
Diet includes insects caught in flight.
