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  Birds of India - APODIFORMES - Apodidae - Hemiprocnidae - Trochilidae - Swifts - Treeswifts - Needletails - Birding in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Birds of India - APODIFORMES - Apodidae - Hemiprocnidae - Trochilidae - Swifts - Treeswifts - Needletails - Birding in India - Birders
Traditionally Apodiformes have contained three families: Apodidae (swifts and swiftlets), Hemiprocnidae (treeswifts) and Trochilidae (hummingbirds).
But in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, the largest family Trochilidae (319 species) has been separated from Apodiformes to form a new order Trochiliformes.
www.birding.in /orders/apodiformes.htm   (154 words)

  
  Swiftlet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The group contains around thirty species mostly confined to southern Asia and south Pacific islands and north eastern Australia all within the tropical and subtropical regions.
They are in many respects typical members of the Apodidae having narrow wings for fast flight, with a wide gape and small reduced beak surrounded by bristles for catching insects in flight.
What distinguishes many (but not all species) from other Swifts and indeed almost all other birds (see Oilbird) is their ability to use a simple but effective form of echolocation to navigate in total darkness through the chasms and shafts of the caves they utilize for night time roosting and breeding.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swiftlet   (540 words)

  
 Auk, The: Phylogeny of early tertiary swifts and hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes)
The "Jungornithidae" sensu Karhu (1999) are shown to be paraphyletic with the Upper Eocene Argornis being the sister taxon of the taxon (Jungornis + extant Trochilidae).
The earliest certain members of the Apodidae belong to Scaniacypselus Harrison 1984, which includes two species from the Middle Eocene of Denmark and Germany (Harrison 1984, Peters 1985, Mayr and Peters 1999).
Monophyly of a clade including extant Hemiprocnidae, the fossil Scaniacypselus, and extant Apodidae is in concordance with previous phylogenetic hypotheses.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3793/is_200301/ai_n9214314   (1125 words)

  
 A Reinterpretation of Pamprodactyly in Swifts: a Convergent Grasping Mechanism in Vertebrates
One of these types, the pamprodactyl foot, is char- acterized as having all four toes ordinarily directed forward (or capable of being turned forward) (Lands- borough Thompson 1964, Van Tyne and Berger 1976, Raikow in press).
Pamprodactyly is a clear example of this, and the mouse birds (Co- liidae) and some of the swifts (Apodidae) are among those prominently, but incorrectly, mentioned as ex- hibiting this type of foot.
Pamprodactyly does not describe the observed action of the toes of swifts and colies in life, and it obscures the recognition of a grasping mechanism showing a remarkable conver- gence toward that found in two other classes of ver- tebrates.
elibrary.unm.edu /sora/Auk/v100n03/p0735-p0737.html   (2073 words)

  
 Swift   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Swift is a common name for about 100 species of birds in 2 closely related families (Apodidae, Hemiprocnidae), sometimes grouped with HUMMINGBIRDS in order Apodiformes.
Long, slender, pointed wings and cylindrical bodies make possible the rapid, acrobatic flight for which these most aerial of birds are named.
The family name Apodidae [Gk, "footless"] is derived from the swift's tiny feet, with strong claws on 4 toes showing specialized grasping abilities ideal for clinging to cliff faces.
thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007826   (238 words)

  
 Swifts
The swifts (Apodidae) are among those creatures whose very existence seem shrouded with an air of improbability.
Imagine a bird so completely adapted to an aerial existence as to be rendered incapable of walking and which, instead of perching, must cling to vertical surfaces like a bat.
Unlike swallows however, swifts are among the few groups of birds able to enter a torpid state, enabling adults and young to slow down their metabolism during periods of inclement weather.
www.saaudubon.org /articles/Swifts.html   (762 words)

  
 Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Apodidae - Swifts
The Swifts (family Apodidae) are a worldwide family of 99 species.
Four species breed in North America, but only a single species, the Chimney Swift, is found in the east.
Bird's Nest Soup is made from the saliva of an oriental species of the family.
www.nearctica.com /birds/hummer/swift.htm   (146 words)

  
 Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
During an ecological study, carried out between 1994 and 1996 with Streptoprocne biscutata (Sclater) (Apodiformes: Apodidae) birds, that inhabit caves in the Quatro Barras County, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil, a new tick species of the subgenus Multidentatus was observed.
This could be a strategy for mating and not necessarily a direct dependence on the host, despite the parasitic specificity of females and immature forms.
The family Apodidae is amply distributed, on almost all continents (Collins 1985).
www.bioline.org.br /request?oc03043   (3577 words)

  
 Auk, The: Phylogenetic patterns in the Trochilidae
We used starch-gel electrophoresis to construct and test phylogenetic hypotheses for representatives of the six clades, using two species of swifts (Apodidae) as outgroups.
The average Nei's genetic distance (D) among 14 hummingbird taxa was 0.625; D averaged 1.61 between the swifts and hummingbirds.
We included two species of swifts (Apodidae; Reinarda squamata, Chaetura cinereiventris) that served as outgroups (see Appendix 1).
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3793/is_199801/ai_n8793128   (1219 words)

  
 A NEW SPECIES OF PALM SWIFT (TACHORNIS: APODIDAE) FROM THE PLEISTOCENE OF PUERTO RICO
BOND, J. Nesting of the Pygmy Palm Swift.
BROOKE, R. Taxonomic and evolutionary notes on the subfamilies, tribes, genera and subgenera of the swifts (Aves: Apodidae).
COLLINS, C. A review of the Lower Miocene swifts (Aves: Apodidae).
elibrary.unm.edu /sora/Auk/v099n02/p0230-p0235.html   (4223 words)

  
 Apodidae by Naoimh Bloodstone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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 The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior - References (Swifts)
Collins, C. Subfamilies of the swifts (Apodiformes, Apodidae): Schoutedenapus revisited.
A review of the swifts of the genus Hirundapus (Aves: Apodidae).
On the biology of five species of swifts (Aves, Apodidae, Cypseloidinae) in Costa Rica.
www.sibleyguides.com /birdlife_references_swifts.htm   (214 words)

  
 Apodidae - 雨燕科 - アマツバメ科 - Họ Yến
The distribution of the Apodidae in East Asia can be seen at Tzung-Su Ding's Distribution of APODIFORMES in East Asia.
Some sources regard the Chinese population of Aerodramus fuciphagus as belonging to the separate species A.
This is a case where the same Chinese word has been borrowed more than once, possibly at different times in history.
www.cjvlang.com /Birds/swift.html   (561 words)

  
 Apodidae
"Apodidae" is a common misspelling or typo for: Apposite, Iodide, Iodides, Podia, Podrida.
English words defined with "Apodidae": Chateura, Collocalia ♦ family Apodidae ♦ genus Chateura, genus Collocalia.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/english/Ap/Apodidae.html   (213 words)

  
 Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Apodidae - Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Apodidae - Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
Identification: Length from tip of bill to tip of tail to to 5.5 inches.
The nest is constructed of twigs glued together with saliva.
www.nearctica.com /birds/hummer/Cpelag.htm   (295 words)

  
 ADW: Apodidae: Information
Swifts are in the order Apodiformes, suborder Apodi and family Apodidae.
As their name Apodidae (meaning “without feet”) suggests, they have tiny feet and are not able to perch.
However, modified tail feathers help swifts land on and move around on vertical surfaces.
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu /chordata/aves/apodiformes/apodidae.html   (3008 words)

  
 Distribution of Collocalia bartschi (Apodidae) in the Hawaiian Islands as of 05/98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Distribution of Collocalia bartschi (Apodidae) in the Hawaiian Islands as of 05/98
Status of Collocalia bartschi (Apodidae) in the main Hawaiian Islands as of 05/98
ABSENT: at least one literature reference was cited (and/or at least one knowledgeable person has reported information) to indicate that no feral or "wild" breeding population of this species has ever been known to exist on this island
www.hear.org /alienspeciesinhawaii/maps/colbarv01hi.htm   (350 words)

  
 Definition of apodidae - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Learn more about "apodidae " and related topics at Britannica.com
Find more about "apodidae " instantly with Live Search
See a map of "apodidae " in the Visual Thesaurus
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=Apodidae   (41 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A new species of swiftlet (Aves: Apodidae) from the Late Quaternary of Mangaia, Cook Islands, Oceania
A new species of Collocalia (Aves: Apodidae) is based on six fossils recovered from a Holocene rockshelter deposit on Mangaia, Cook Islands.
Copyright (c) 2005, The Society for Vertebrate Paleontology - For questions about the Web site contact the editor.
www.vertpaleo.org /jvp/22-326-331.html   (140 words)

  
 Glasgow ePrints Service - Does behavior reflect phylogeny in swiftlets (Aves: Apodidae)? A test using cytochrome b ...
Glasgow ePrints Service - Does behavior reflect phylogeny in swiftlets (Aves: Apodidae)?
Lee, P.L.M. and Clayton, D.H. and Griffiths, R. and Page, R.D.M. (1996) Does behavior reflect phylogeny in swiftlets (Aves: Apodidae)?
Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
eprints.gla.ac.uk /archive/00000395   (254 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
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Martinets-hirondelles est une liste de diffusion ornithologique exclusivement consacrée aux Apodidae et Hirundinidae, deux groupes d`espèces éloignés du point de vue de la systématique mais présentant beaucoup de similitudes (aspect, comportement, alimentation, habitats, migration, etc.).
Cette liste est ouverte à tous ceux, spécialistes ou amateurs, qui souhaitent échanger leurs connaissances, informations, interrogations ou points de vue sur tout ce qui concerne les martinets et hirondelles d`Europe et d`ailleurs.
www.fatbirder.com /species_and_families/non_passerines/apodidae.html   (1451 words)

  
 Swift : Apodidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Swift : Apodidae
Swift : Apodidae
article at Free Euro Online Encyclopedia
It uses material from the wikipedia article Swift : Apodidae.
www.eurofreehost.com /ap/Apodidae_2.html   (223 words)

  
 A Review of the Swifts of the Genus Hirundapus (Aves: Apodidae) - COLLINS,C.T.& BROOKE,R.K.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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COLLINS,C.T.& BROOKE,R.K. A Review of the Swifts of the Genus Hirundapus (Aves: Apodidae)
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 Articles - Apodiformes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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Traditionally, the bird order Apodiformes contained three families: the swifts, Apodidae, the tree swifts, Hemiprocnidae, and the hummingbirds, Trochilidae.
In the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, hummingbirds are separated from the Apodiformes as a new order Trochiliformes.
www.lastring.com /articles/Apodiformes?mySession=4387a9fdc08a23d136d3fbdff3cd92dd   (108 words)

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