apodiform bird

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apodiform bird - nonpasserine bird having long wings and weak feet; spends much of its time in flight

bird - warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

Apodiformes, order Apodiformes - swifts; hummingbirds

swift - a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

crested swift, tree swift - birds of southeast Asia and East Indies differing from true swifts in having upright crests and nesting in trees

hummingbird - tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight

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We extend the host range of Collyriculm faba to include apodiform birds (Apus apus, Apus melba, and Apus pallidus) and the passerine Sitta europaea (Eurasian nuthatch).