Bradfield's Swift (Apus bradfieldi)

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
High-pitched screaming.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (3)...)

Bradfield's Swift (Apus bradfieldi) [XC346608]
by James Lidster from Spitzkoppe, Namibia (call)

Bradfield's Swift (Apus) [XC357577]
by Peter Boesman from Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia (call)

Subspecies
Forms superspecies with African Swift (Apus barbatus), Forbes-Watson's Swift (Apus berliozi) and Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus). It has been suggested that resemblance to Mottled Swift (Tachymarptis aequatorialis) may be more than superficial, hinting at closer alliance between these forms, which were formerly considered conspecific.

The following 2 subspecies are recognised:

bradfieldi (Roberts, 1926) - South-western Angola and Namibia.
deserticola Brooke, 1970 - Northern Cape (South Africa).

References
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Files:

JPG files for Bradfields Swift (Apus bradfieldi) - 10 files

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