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Apodiformes

The Apodiformes order is comprised of swifts and hummingbirds.  While these two families of birds look different, they share the ability to fly in distinctive and controlled patterns.

Apodiformes

Apus pacificus - Pacific Swift Over Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
(Japan)
Archilochus alexandri - A Black-chinned Hummingbird in Moffat, Texas (USA)
Calypte anna - An Anna's Hummingbird At A Feeder Near Camby, Oregon 











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    • United Arab Emirates
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    • Japan - Wildlife
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