Common Swift (Apus apus) in Scandinavia

The Common Swift (Apus apus) is a swift found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A superb aerialist that feeds, sleeps and even mates on the wing. It typically occurs in open sky over towns and country.

In the Nordic countries the Common Swift is best described as a summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Swift

  • Common Swift – song & calls
  • Common Swift – nest & eggs
  • Common Swift – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Apus apus
  • Family: Swifts
  • Habitat: Open sky over towns and country
  • Status in the Nordics: Summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Endangered
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