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White-collared Swift

Streptoprocne zonaris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
42,5 cm
Berat
106,45 g
Famili
Apodidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 42,5 cm 16.7 in
Berat 106,45 g 3.75 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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 conspicuous white collar.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

White-collared 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-collared Swift eat?
Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.
Where does the White-collared Swift live?
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
Is the White-collared Swift endangered?
The White-collared Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-collared Swift nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
What does the White-collared Swift sound like?
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
How big is the White-collared Swift?
The White-collared Swift has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 106.45 g.
What order and family does the White-collared Swift belong to?
The White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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