Pacific Swift

Apus pacificus

Black Rock, Melbourne, S Vic IMG_3740 20200104

Notes: Slim; long forked tail and bold white rump patch. Scythe-shaped backswept wings. White
scalloping on underparts & underwing coverts. Tail straight-sided when closed, deeply forked
when spread. Migrant from ne Asia, arriving about Oct-Nov, departing ~Apr. Usually seen high
above the ground, feeding; sometimes lower if prey lower.

Range from eBird^©(past 10 years)

Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6601 20220131 - CLICK to see much-lightened version to show white
scalloping on underparts. Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6635 20220131 Black Rock, Melbourne, S Vic IMG_4550 20200104 - CLICK for another also showing white rump. Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6647 20220131 Black Rock, Melbourne, S Vic IMG_4578 20200104 location MVI_6666 20180909

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