White-collared Swift
Streptoprocne zonaris
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A very large swift (20-22 cm, wingspan 45-55 cm) with a bold white collar band, the largest New World swift. Found from Mexico to southern Brazil and the Caribbean. Aerial insectivore, foraging in large, noisy flocks over forests and cities. Nests behind waterfalls and in caves.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 42,5 cm | 16.7 in |
| Gewicht | 106,45 g | 3.75 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Large; glossy blue-black plumage with bold broad white collar encircling entire neck; collar clean and complete; underparts black; large slightly forked tail; among the most recognisable Neotropical swifts due to conspicuous white collar.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, screaming 'shreee-shreee'; powerful screeching trill; calls from large flocks over mountains; very audible; one of the loudest Neotropical swifts; alarm a harsh rattle
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Apodidae (Segler) |
| Genus | Streptoprocne |
| Arten | Streptoprocne zonaris |
Distribution
White-collared Swift has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
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