Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
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A medium-sized swift found in montane regions of Central and East Asia. Dark plumage with a white chin patch. Aerial insectivore, foraging over mountain valleys and cliffs. Named after Edward Blyth. Breeds in rock crevices on high cliffs. Poorly known migratory patterns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 42,949999999999996 g | 1.52 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark blackish-brown upperparts; white rump patch; white throat; underparts dark brown; deeply forked tail; recently described species closely related to Pacific Swift; separation based on molecular and biometric characters.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found from Central Asia and the Himalayas east to China and southeastern Russia. Migratory; winters in South and Southeast Asia.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial insectivore; takes small flies, beetles, and aerial spiders in swooping fast-flight passes.
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC,O. Incubation: 18-19 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, piercing screech with shrill metallic quality; powerful prolonged calls audible from considerable distances in open sky.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Apus |
| Espèces | Apus leuconyx |
Distribution
Blyth's Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family