the black swift is native to north and south america, and like other members of the swift family, has unique traits. all swifts have pamprodactyl feet – meaning all of their toes point forward, leaving them able to only perch vertically. due to this, they often nest in preexisting cavities in cliffs and barns. swifts can spend up to 10 months in flight without breaks – catching insects and swooping for sips of water, and even sleeping in flight.

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