Germain's Swiftlet
Aerodramus germani
Swifts (Apodidae) · Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Germain's Swiftlet with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Black-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus maximus | 6 |
| Plume-toed Swiftlet Collocalia affinis | 4 |
| Pacific Swift Apus pacificus | 2 |
Family
The Apodidae, or swifts, form a family of highly aerial birds. They are superficially similar to swallows, but are not closely related to any passerine species. Swifts are placed in the order Apodiformes along with hummingbirds.
Order
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.