What is another word for Genus Apus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɐpjˈuːz] (IPA) 
Genus Apus, commonly known as swifts, is a fascinating avian species that is renowned for their speed and aerial abilities. There are several synonyms for the genus Apus, including the common swift, black swift, chimney swift, spine-tailed swift, and tree swift. The common swift or Apus apus is a migratory bird that breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, while the black swift or Apus melba is found in the American continent and parts of Europe. The chimney swift or Chaetura pelagica is found in the eastern half of North America, whereas the spine-tailed swift or Acanthylisca norwegica and the tree swift or Hemiprocne longipennis are found in the Asian region. The synonyms of the genus Apus reflect the diversity and range of these remarkable birds.
