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Chestnut-collared Swift

Streptoprocne rutila

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
26,0 cm
Gewicht
21,8 g
Familie
Apodidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Chestnut-collared Swift (Streptoprocne rutila) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (segler), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26 cm and a weight of 21.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small swift (13-14 cm) found from Mexico through Central America and South America to Bolivia and Brazil. Dark plumage with a distinctive chestnut collar and throat. Aerial insectivore, often foraging in mixed-species swift flocks over forests and highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Gewicht 21,8 g 0.77 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Dark blackish-brown body with diagnostic rich chestnut collar encircling entire neck; collar bold and complete; underparts slightly paler brown; small swift with striking warm-toned neck band contrasting vividly with dark body.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America and South America to Argentina. Resident in highlands near mountain cliffs.

Diet & Feeding

Entirely airborne feeder on tiny flies, gnats, and airborne arachnids; one of the most aerial of all birds.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 40-42 days.

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Lautgebung

Gesang

High, screaming trill; rapid 'scree-scree' in flight; shrill and penetrating; calls over Neotropical mountains and canyon edges; alarm a rapid screeching chatter

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Apodidae (Segler)
Genus Streptoprocne
Arten Streptoprocne rutila

Distribution

Chestnut-collared Swift has been recorded in 4 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Chestnut-collared Swift eat?
Entirely airborne feeder on tiny flies, gnats, and airborne arachnids; one of the most aerial of all birds.
Where does the Chestnut-collared Swift live?
Found from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America and South America to Argentina. Resident in highlands near mountain cliffs.
Is the Chestnut-collared Swift endangered?
The Chestnut-collared Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-collared Swift nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 40-42 days.
What does the Chestnut-collared Swift sound like?
High, screaming trill; rapid 'scree-scree' in flight; shrill and penetrating; calls over Neotropical mountains and canyon edges; alarm a rapid screeching chatter
How big is the Chestnut-collared Swift?
The Chestnut-collared Swift has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 21.8 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-collared Swift belong to?
The Chestnut-collared Swift (Streptoprocne rutila) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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