Swift (disambiguation) facts for kids

A swift is a type of bird known for its fast flight. The word "swift" can also mean something that moves very quickly.

However, "Swift" can also refer to other important things or people. This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Swift."

The Swift Bird

A swift is a small bird that looks a bit like a swallow. Swifts are famous for how fast they fly and how much time they spend in the air. They can even sleep and mate while flying! Swifts have long, narrow wings that help them glide and dart through the sky.

What Swifts Eat

Swifts mainly eat insects that they catch while flying. They open their mouths wide and scoop up flies, mosquitoes, and other small bugs in the air. This is why they are often seen flying around in the evenings when insects are most active.

Where Swifts Live

Swifts are found all over the world, except in very cold places like the Arctic and Antarctic. Many types of swifts are migratory birds, which means they fly long distances between their breeding grounds and their winter homes. For example, some swifts that breed in Europe fly all the way to Africa for the winter.

Swift Nests and Life Cycle

Swifts build their nests in high places, often on buildings, cliffs, or in hollow trees. They use their sticky saliva to glue together materials like feathers and plant bits to make a cup-shaped nest. Female swifts usually lay 2 to 3 eggs. Both parents take turns sitting on the eggs until they hatch. Young swifts grow quickly and are ready to fly after a few weeks.

Swift (Financial System)

SWIFT stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a very important system that banks around the world use to send secure messages to each other. Think of it like a special, super-safe email system just for banks.

How SWIFT Works

When you send money from your bank account to someone else's account in a different country, your bank uses SWIFT to send a message to the other bank. This message tells the other bank to receive the money. SWIFT does not actually move the money itself, but it makes sure the instructions for moving the money are sent quickly and safely between banks. It helps make international payments smooth and reliable.

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was a famous writer from Ireland. He is best known for his book Gulliver's Travels. He also wrote many essays and poems.

Jonathan Swift's Writings

Jonathan Swift was known for his satire. Satire is a way of using humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's foolishness or problems in society. In Gulliver's Travels, he tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, who travels to strange lands with tiny people (Lilliputians) and giants (Brobdingnagians). Through these stories, Swift made fun of the politics and problems of his time. His writings are still studied today because they are clever and thought-provoking.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift (born 1989) is a very popular American singer and songwriter. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Taylor Swift's Music Career

Taylor Swift started her career as a country music singer when she was a teenager. Over time, she moved into pop music and became a global superstar. She is known for writing many of her own songs, which often tell stories about her life experiences, friendships, and relationships. Her music has won many awards, and she has millions of fans around the world. She is also known for her exciting live concerts and her strong connection with her fans.

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In Spanish: Swift (desambiguación) para niños