44. Swifts are not abundant in the Palnis. The only one observed by Fairbank was the common Indian swift (<em>Cypselus affinis</em>), seen at an elevation of 3000 feet. This is easily distinguished by the white band across the rump. Book traversal links for Birds of the Indian Hills ‹ The Upupidæ or Hoopoe Family Up The Cuculidæ or Cuckoo Family ›