Apodidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apus_Indica
gptkbp:adaptation aerial feeding
gptkbp:aircraft_operated long and pointed
up to 200 km/h
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:characteristics small size
short legs
long wings
gptkbp:color mostly dark plumage
gptkbp:common_name swifts
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family Hemiprocnidae
Micropodidae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and agile
gptkbp:fledging_period about 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior aerial foraging
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:habitat urban areas
aerial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Apodidae
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:nesting cavity-nesting
under eaves or cliffs
feathers and plant material
gptkbp:notable_species about 15
common swift
white-throated swift
alpine swift
black swift
pallid swift
gptkbp:order Apodiformes
gptkbp:origin ancient lineage
gptkbp:predators hawks
birds of prey
cats
falcons
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest aerodynamics
conservation biology
behavioral ecology
gptkbp:social_structure colonial
gptkbp:species about 100
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and whistles
gptkbp:young fledglings