Andean Swift
Aeronautes andecolus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aeronautes-andecolus"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (vencejos), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28 cm and a weight of 17.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized swift (14-16 cm) of the high Andes from Peru to Argentina, typically found at 2,500-4,500 m elevation. Brown plumage with a white collar and belly. Aerial insectivore, foraging over high-altitude puna grassland and mountain slopes. One of the highest-flying swifts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,0 cm | 11.0 in |
| Peso | 17,1 g | 0.60 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Dark blackish-brown upperparts; white throat and white flanks; slightly less bold white patterning than White-throated Swift; Andean high-altitude specialist ranging Peru to Argentina; similar plumage to congeners but geographically separated.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found along the Andes from Peru and Bolivia south to Chile and Argentina at 2,000–4,500 m. Resident in Andean valleys and rocky slopes.
Diet & Feeding
Entirely aerial insectivore consuming swarms of tiny flies, winged ants, and ballooning spiders on the wing.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Sonido
Canto
Melodic whistled phrase with clear flute-like quality; gentle ascending series of pure notes echoing across high Andean slopes.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Apodidae (Vencejos) |
| Genus | Aeronautes |
| Especies | Aeronautes andecolus |
Distribution
Andean Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family