The Bird That Lives Almost Entirely in the Sky for 10 Months

It’s hardly news that birds are good at flying! But when it comes to avian skills, not all birds are equal. While some birds ...
AOL

The Ten-Month Marathon: Meet the Bird That Lives Its Whole Life in the Clouds

Swift bird in flight with a colorful sky in background. Black swallow. Image with copy space.© Marco Lissoni/Shutterstock.com Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the ...
New Scientist

Common swifts enter hibernation-like torpor on cold nights

A migratory bird that almost never stops flying sometimes slips into a brief, hibernation-like state inside its nest during chilly breeding periods. When not breeding, the common swift (Apus apus), a ...
Indiatimes

GK fact of the day: This bird can stay in the air for 10 months

The common swift is built for the air. It has long, narrow wings, a lightweight body and a shape that helps it glide efficiently. Swifts rarely touch the ground and perform many life activities while ...
EurekAlert!

Common Swift in Flight (IMAGE)

This image shows a Common swift in the air by N. Camilleri. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...