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White-tipped Swift

Aeronautes montivagus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
23,0 cm
Berat
20,21666666666667 g
Famili
Apodidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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A medium-sized swift (13-14 cm) found in montane regions from Mexico to Venezuela and Peru. Dark plumage with white tips on the outer tail feathers. Aerial insectivore, foraging over mountain slopes and cloud forests. Often seen in flocks along steep mountain ridges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 23,0 cm 9.1 in
Berat 20,21666666666667 g 0.71 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Dark blackish-brown; white throat and pale flanks; white tips to secondaries forming a white trailing-edge band on wing; smaller than White-throated Swift; Andean species distinguished by white-tipped secondary pattern.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in the Andes and tepuis of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at 500–3,000 m. Resident in montane rocky outcrops.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate aerial feeder on small insects and arachnids; catches prey in a wide gape during high-speed flight.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR.

Ukuran Sarang

4-5

Suara

Kicauan

High, pure whistle fading to sibilant ending; soft series of descending notes with slight wavering, rarely heard distinctly.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus Aeronautes
Spesies Aeronautes montivagus

Distribution

White-tipped Swift has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the White-tipped Swift eat?
Obligate aerial feeder on small insects and arachnids; catches prey in a wide gape during high-speed flight.
Where does the White-tipped Swift live?
Found in the Andes and tepuis of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at 500–3,000 m. Resident in montane rocky outcrops.
Is the White-tipped Swift endangered?
The White-tipped Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tipped Swift nest?
Nest type: CR.
What does the White-tipped Swift sound like?
High, pure whistle fading to sibilant ending; soft series of descending notes with slight wavering, rarely heard distinctly.
How big is the White-tipped Swift?
The White-tipped Swift has a wingspan of 23.0 cm, weight of 20.21666666666667 g.
What order and family does the White-tipped Swift belong to?
The White-tipped Swift (Aeronautes montivagus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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