No.193 House Swift Apus nipalensis

L=13cm

Rank : 2
Resident
This residentspecies belongs Apodidae Family, unlike Barn Swallow and House Martin whichbelong Hirundinidae Family.  Not a resident in Japan before, the birdfsbreeding was first confirmed in Shizuoka City in 1967. Now a common residentin Asakawa River basin, and its several colonies have been confirmed inHachioji city, although it may not be a regular resident here.

House Swift (Flight)

House Swift (Flight)