APODIFORMES

APODIFORMES, an order of birds. There are 11 families known with more than 69 species. In the RB there is 1 species (black swift) of Apodidae family. It is a migratory bird. Length of their bodies – 16–18 cm, body mass – 0–56 g, wing spread – 42–48 cm. Active during day. It feeds on insects. In Bashkortostan, it can be found in the forests, settlements, steppes, and forest-steppe zones. Horizontal flight velocity of black swift reaches 111 km/h and is one of the highest among birds.