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Swift Flying Under a Small Cloud

A swift glides through the open sky beneath a small cloud, displaying its classic crescent silhouette.

A large swift with sickle-shaped wings flying beneath a small cloud.
Swift Flying Under a Small Cloud
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Swifts Soaring Beneath Sky Clouds

Seen from below, a swift flies directly beneath a cloud with its long, curved wings fully spread and its short tail tucked behind. This aerial perspective highlights the streamlined body shape of this fast flyer.

Life Spent Almost Entirely Airborne

Swifts are remarkable birds that spend nearly their entire lives flying, eating, drinking, and even sleeping while airborne. They only land when it is time to lay eggs and raise their chicks inside dark cavities.

Typical Colors of the Common Swift

  • Feather plumage: deep soot brown
  • Throat patch: pale gray or dull white
  • Beak and feet: dark gray
  • Tail feathers: dark soot brown
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers About Swifts

How do swifts manage to sleep while flying?
Swifts fly to high altitudes at night and turn off half of their brain at a time, gliding lazily in circles to rest while staying airborne.
Why do swifts have such short legs?
Their tiny feet and short legs are adapted for clinging to vertical brick walls or cliffs rather than walking on flat ground.
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