Main Characteristics of Apodiformes

There are more than 460 species of apodiformes.
They are divided into three groups: true swifts, tree swifts, and hummingbirds.
Most apodiformes live in tropical regions.
In Germany, the only apodiformes you can find are the common swift and the alpine swift.
True swifts and tree swifts are carnivores. They eat insects and spiders that they catch while flying.
Hummingbirds are omnivores. They primarily consume nectar but occasionally eat insects as well.
The largest apodiformes is the giant hummingbird, which can grow up to 9 inches (23 cm) long.
The smallest apodiformes is the bee hummingbird, measuring just 2.2 inches (57 mm) in length.
The sword-billed hummingbird has the longest bill of all birds - relative to its body size. Its bill can reach up to 4 inches (10.2 cm) while its body measures 5.1-5.5 inches (13-14 cm).

Apodiformes Family Tree