Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
Panyptila cayennensis
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A medium-sized swift (13-14 cm) with a moderately forked tail and white throat patch. Found from southern Mexico through Central America to Peru and Brazil. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest canopy and clearings. Nests under overhanging cliffs and bridges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 23,8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Poids | 21,8 g | 0.77 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black upperparts; white throat and white flanks; white rump patch; deeply forked long tail; smaller version of Great Swallow-tailed Swift; widespread from Mexico to South America; forked tail and bold white rump instantly diagnostic.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found from Mexico south through Central America and South America to Bolivia and Brazil. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edge.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore feeding on swarms of small flies, winged ants, and tiny beetles during sustained flight.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Dry, clicking chatter interspersed with thin whistles; rapid mechanical trill delivered with persistent energy throughout day.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Panyptila |
| Espèces | Panyptila cayennensis |
Distribution
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family