Friday, December 13, 2013

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Swifts--Apodiformes- Apodidae

Swifts are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. There are 17 species, which occur in India.


Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba   - In flight from below Mt.Abu








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