Overview
The Malagasy black swift (Apus balstoni) or Madagascar swift, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
It is endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Malagasy black swift
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
