Malagasy Palm Swift

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Cypsiurus gracilis

Malagasy Palm Swift, a reference photo
Photo: Лариса Артемьева · CC0 (licence)

The Malagasy palm swift (Cypsiurus gracilis) is a small swift in the family Apodidae. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, with which it was formerly considered conspecific. It was split based on differences in vocalizations and plumage coloration.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Malagasy Palm Swift being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Apodiformes
Family
Apodidae
Species
Cypsiurus gracilis

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