Asian Palm Swift
Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0

Swifts

Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

LCLeast Concern
Family
Swifts (Apodidae)
Order
Apodiformes

Overview

The Asian palm swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis) is a small swift. It is very similar to the African palm swift, Cypsiurus parvus, and was formerly considered to be the same species.
It is a common resident breeder in tropical Asia from India to the Philippines. The down and feather nest is glued to the underside of a palm leaf with saliva, which is also used to secure the usually two or three eggs.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.