The Asian palm swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), is a species of small swift in the Apodidae family. It is very similar to the African palm swift (Cypsiurus parvus), and was formerly considered to be the same species. It is a common resident breeder in tropical Asia from India to the Philippines. The down and feather nest is glued to the underside of a palm leaf with saliva, which is also used to secure the usually two or three eggs. This is a bird of open country and cultivation, which is strongly associated with oil palms.