common swift
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Common swifts (Apus apus) can be seen frequently over open, semi-arid country, usually following rain when the vegetation is at its best. They are gregarious birds, congregating in flocks from 10's or 20's to 100's and even 1,000's.
Distribution: Common throughout most of Namibia, especially Etosha National Park.
Diet: Aerial feeders, eats mainly small insects. Drinks in flight by skimming over the surface of water.
Description: Medium-sized swifts with white throats, and a tail that is forked to square. Apus is the Greek word for 'without feet', referring to their highly reduced feet and legs.
Breeding: Migrant breeders. Nests in cracks in rock faces, on buildings or in other birds' nests.
Size: 17cm. Weight: 40g.
Fish River Hiking Trail
7 Days - The famous Fish River Hike complete with a guide and return transport from Windhoek
Fish River Canyon Mule Trail
5 Days - Explore the Fish River carrying only a day pack while your possessions & equipment are transported on a mule train
Klipspringer Mule Trail
4 Days - Hiking in the Fish River Canyon while your equipment is transported by mule
Tok Tokkie Hiking Trail
3 Days - Excellent guided walking trail on the NamibRand private reserve (near Sossusvlei)