White-throated Swift vs White-collared Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis comparé à Streptoprocne zonaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-throated Swift | White-collared Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aeronautes saxatalis | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 28,1 cm (11.1 in) | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Poids | 34,03 g (1.20 oz) | 106,45 g (3.75 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Aerial insectivore relying entirely on flying insects (midges, gnats, small beetles) and airborne spiders. | Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight. |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
White-throated Swift only
White-collared Swift only
Song & Call Comparison
White-throated Swift
Sharp, whistled notes alternating with buzzy trills; crisp di-di-dit pattern repeated rhythmically during swift soaring flights.
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
White-throated Swift
Found in western North America from British Columbia south through the Rocky Mountains to Central America. Partially migratory northward.
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.
Statut de conservation
White-throated Swift
White-collared Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
White-throated Swift
Black upperparts; bold white throat and white flanks extending to white central underparts; black sides of breast and belly create striking tricoloured pattern; white lateral tail spots; Western North American …
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
White-throated Swift
A medium-sized swift (15-17 cm) with striking black and white plumage, unique among North American swifts. White throat, breast, and flank patches contrast with black body. Found in canyons and cliffs of western North America. Aerial insectivore; resident in southern range.
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.