Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the common swift (Apus apus). These small birds spend ...

A remarkable bird spends up to 10 months airborne, eating, sleeping, and even resting mid-flight, pushing biological limits ...

Make no mistake, the tiny common swift found throughout Europe and much of Asia is a lean, mean flying machine. A new study reveals that these birds spend nearly their entire lives in flight — even ...

Bird lovers, let’s hear it for the little guy. Researchers have just discovered evidence that common swifts (a small type of bird) can spend 10 continuous months per year in the air without landing—a ...

The Estonian Ornithological Society has chosen the common swift as its bird of the year for 2026. The common swift is a bird that spends a significant part of its life in flight: it catches insects, ...

Common swifts are known for their impressive aerial abilities, capturing food and nest material while in flight. Now, by attaching data loggers to the birds, researchers have confirmed what some had ...

Small birds like swifts and swallows that migrate long distances have been predicted to travel up to 500 kilometres per day, but new evidence shows that one species of swift can cover far more ground ...