Biscutate Swift vs White-collared Swift
Streptoprocne biscutata comparado con Streptoprocne zonaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Biscutate Swift | White-collared Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Streptoprocne biscutata | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 38,4 cm (15.1 in) | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Peso | 106,67999999999999 g (3.76 oz) | 106,45 g (3.75 oz) |
| Dieta | Aerial forager on tiny insects and wind-dispersed spiders; forages near water surfaces where insects concentrate. | Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight. |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Biscutate Swift
Loud, screeching trill; powerful 'schreeee' calls; similar to White-collared Swift but slightly lower; calls in large flocks over Brazilian mountains and waterfalls
White-collared Swift
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
Geographic Range & Migration
Biscutate Swift
Found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay in eastern South America. Resident in forest and open terrain; nests on rock faces.
White-collared Swift
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
Estado de conservación
Biscutate Swift
White-collared Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
Biscutate Swift
Large; blackish-brown with white collar interrupted at centre of nape creating two white patches rather than a complete ring; South American species readily distinguished from White-collared Swift by broken collar …
White-collared Swift
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 …
About These Birds
Biscutate Swift
A large swift (19-21 cm) similar to White-collared Swift but with two separated white breast patches. Found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forested gorges. Nests behind waterfalls in large colonies.
White-collared Swift
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.