Forbes-Watson's Swift
Apus berliozi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusApus (Typical Swifts)
- SpeciesApus berliozi (Forbes-Watson's Swift)
About the Forbes-Watson's Swift
Forbes-Watson's swift (Apus berliozi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It breeds in coastal areas of Somalia and the southern Arabian Peninsula and on the island of Socotra. In the non-breeding season it has been observed as far south as coastal Mozambique. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Forbes-Watson's Swift in Tsavo East National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Forbes-Watson's Swift in Tsavo East National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Forbes-Watson's Swift sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Forbes-Watson's Swift in Tsavo East National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Forbes-Watson's Swift in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.